English Dictionary

army

/ˈɑː.miː/

noun

Used absolutely for that entire branch of the armed forces. / (often capitalized) Within a vast military, a very large tactical contingent (e.g. a number of divisions).

The army marched in formation.

意味（1）

Used absolutely for that entire branch of the armed forces.

The army received a bigger share of this year's budget increase than the navy or air force.

意味（2）

(often capitalized) Within a vast military, a very large tactical contingent (e.g. a number of divisions).

The Fourth Army suffered such losses that its remainders were merged into the Second Army, also deployed on the Western front.

意味（3）

The governmental agency in charge of a state's army.

The army opposed the legislature's involvement.

意味（4）

(figuratively) A large group of people working toward the same purpose.

It took an army of accountants to uncover the fraud.

意味（5）

(figuratively) A large group of social animals working toward the same purpose.

Our house is being attacked by an army of ants.

意味（6）

(figuratively) Any multitude.

There was an army of construction cranes working on building the skyscraper.

意味（7）

The military as a whole.

The People's Liberation Army Navy of China.