tactics
[tˈæktɪks] /ˈtak-tiks/ (ame, mw)
tactics — noun
1. the detailed planning and coordinated movement of soldiers, ships, aircraft, and
the detailed planning and coordinated movement of soldiers, ships, aircraft, and equipment during battles or combat operations, with the goal of defeating an enemy.
General Constanza reviewed the battle tactics with her senior officers before dawn.
collocation: battle tactics / military tactics
The commander's tactics relied on speed and surprise to overwhelm the opposing forces.
Yael studied military tactics at the academy for three years before her first deployment.
Poor tactics during the mountain offensive led to heavy losses on both sides.
Kofi argued that new defensive tactics were needed to protect the coastal base.
- strategy
broader, longer-term planning; tactics are the specific steps that carry out a strategy
- maneuvers
refers specifically to the movement of troops or vehicles, not the overall plan
- operations
larger-scale military activities that may involve multiple tactics
文法句型
tactics + of + noun phrase
tactics + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently plural in form but may take a singular verb when referring to the field as a whole (e.g. 'Tactics is an essential part of military training').
常見錯誤
2. a specific set of actions or methods that someone uses carefully and deliberatel
a specific set of actions or methods that someone uses carefully and deliberately to achieve what they want, especially in situations like business, politics, sports, or personal life.
Brandon used clever marketing tactics to attract younger customers to his small shop.
collocation: marketing tactics / sales tactics
The company's new tactics included lower prices and faster delivery for online orders.
Trang's debating tactics confused her opponent and helped her win the argument.
Shanti tried a different tactic — she let her young son choose his own bedtime.
Losing their best player forced the football team to change tactics during the second half.
文法句型
tactic + of + gerund
tactics + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in sports, business, and political contexts. The singular form 'tactic' is used for one specific action or plan, while 'tactics' can refer to a set of methods or the general skill of planning.