squad

• Существительное, обозначающее небольшую организованную группу людей, обычно в военном, полицейском или спортивном контексте, работающих вместе как единое целое.

A noun referring to a small organized group of people, typically in a military, police, or sports context, working together as a unit.

1. Smallest army unitB1formal

   The smallest military unit, typically consisting of a small group of soldiers under a non-commissioned officer.

   Отделение

   • The squad was ordered to advance at dawn.
   • Each squad in the platoon has a specific mission.
   • The sergeant led his squad through the training exercise.

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2. Sports teamA2informal

   A group of players selected to play together in a sport, often as a cooperative unit.

   Спортивная команда

   • The basketball squad practiced every evening.
   • She was chosen for the varsity squad this year.
   • The coach announced the starting squad for the match.

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3. Police unitB1formal

   A small group of police officers trained to handle a specific type of crime.

   Отряд полиции

   • The drug squad raided the warehouse.
   • A bomb squad was called to the scene.
   • The vice squad investigates illegal gambling operations.

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