1 combat /ˈkɑːmˌbæt/ noun Learner's definition of COMBAT
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: active fighting especially in a war作战;战斗;搏斗 -
troops ready for combat准备战斗的军队
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Some of these soldiers have never seen combat.这些士兵当中有一些还从未见过打仗。
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He was killed in combat.他在战斗中阵亡。
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armed/unarmed combat武装/非武装对抗
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often used before another noun常用于另一名词前 combats; combated also combatted; combating also combatting
combats; combated also combatted; combating also combatting
Learner's definition of COMBAT
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: to try to stop (something) from happening or getting worse防止;阻止;减轻 -
The drug helps combat infection.这种药有助于防止感染。
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She dedicated her life to combating poverty.她毕生致力于与贫困做斗争。
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Exercise can help combat the effects of stress.运动能够帮助减轻压力。
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The mayor pledged to combat crime.市长承诺要遏制犯罪。
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formal : to fight against (someone) : to engage in combat against (an enemy)(与…)搏斗,战斗