army
noun uk/ˈɑː.mi/ us/ˈɑːr.mi/
the army[ + sing/pl verb ]B1 （某国的）陆军，军队
a particular country's fighting force
When did you join the army? 你什么时候参的军？
He has decided on a career in the British Army. 他已经决定投身英国军队。
The army was/were called out to enforce the curfew. 出动了军队以实行宵禁。
B1 [ C ]陆上作战部队;陆军部队
a military force that has the training and equipment to fight on land
Both the armies suffered heavy losses in the battle. 两军在此役中均伤亡惨重。
The minister is believed to have been killed by the rebel army. 据信部长已被叛军杀害了。
C2 [ C usually singular ]团体;队伍;大群
a large group of people who are involved in a particular activity
She brought an army of supporters with her. 她带来一大群支持者。
[ C usually singular ] informal（尤指随球队前往客场观战的）球迷的队伍
the supporters of a football team, especially ones who travel to games in different towns, cities, or countries
Scotland's 1 - 0 victory over France gave the Tartan Army something to celebrate. 苏格兰一比零赢了法国队，“格子军团”有理由欢庆一场。