squadron

/ˈskwɒdrən/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈskwɑːdrən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈskwä-drən/ (ame, mw)

squadron — noun

  • squadronsingular
  • squadronsplural

1. a military group consisting of several aircraft, ships, or soldiers that operate

1.名詞B2
釋義

a military group consisting of several aircraft, ships, or soldiers that operates as part of a larger force, typically under the command of a senior officer such as a major or captain.

例句

Amara served in a helicopter squadron that provided support during flood rescue missions.

The entire naval squadron was ordered to sail south to intercept the enemy fleet.

collocation: naval squadron

同義詞
  • unit

    a more general term for any military group, from a few soldiers to thousands

  • fleet

    usually refers to all the ships belonging to one navy or company, not a small group

  • wing

    in the air force, a wing is larger than a squadron

  • flight

    in the air force, a flight is smaller than a squadron

文法句型

squadron + of + noun (aircraft / ships / soldiers)

military branch + squadron (fighter squadron / naval squadron)

用法筆記

Mainly found in news articles and historical writing about military topics. The exact size varies by branch: an air force squadron typically has 12 to 24 aircraft, while a naval squadron may include two or more warships. Do not use for ordinary groups of people or vehicles.

常見錯誤

❌A squadron of tourists boarded the bus.
✅A group of tourists boarded the bus.
💡'Squadron' is only used for military aircraft, ships, or soldiers, never for ordinary groups of people or vehicles.