garrison
noun
UK/ˈɡær.ɪ.sᵊn/
US/ˈɡer.ə.sᵊn/
Definitions of garrison noun
- Countable(可数名词)Singular/Plural verb(单复数动词)
A group of soldiers stationed in a town or building for defense, or the buildings where these soldiers are stationed.
驻防部队；守备部队；驻防地；防御区
The 100-member garrison has not received supplies for a week.
这支100人的驻防部队已经一周没有收到补给了。
The town was known for its garrison.
这个城镇以其驻防部队闻名。
The garrison of the castle was able to withstand any attack.
城堡的守备部队能够抵御任何攻击。
verb
UK/ˈɡær.ɪ.sᵊn/
US/ˈɡer.ɪ.sᵊn/
Definitions of garrison verb
- Transitive(及物动词)Verb + adv/prep(动词+副词/介词)Usually passive(通常被动)
To station soldiers in a specific location for the purpose of defense and occupation.
派遣部队驻防；驻扎；守卫
They garrisoned troops along the border to strengthen defenses.
他们在边境驻扎部队以加强防御。
Several battalions were garrisoned at the military base.
几个营被驻扎在军事基地。
The area was heavily garrisoned during the conflict.
在冲突期间，该地区被重兵驻守。