legionary
noun [ C ] uk/ˈliːdʒ.ən.ri/ us/ˈliːdʒ.ən.ri/
（古罗马）军团士兵
a soldier in an ancient Roman legion (= a large group of soldiers who form a part of an army)
The legionaries were armed with swords. 军团士兵装备着刀剑。
The knife handle was found in Colchester and may have been used by a legionary. 刀柄是在科尔切斯特发现的，可能是古罗马军团士兵曾使用过的。
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- It is not difficult to imagine legionaries marching along this track.
- Sergius was a Roman legionary who converted to Christianity.
- The legionaries took possession of whatever they wished.