cavalry

• 指骑马作战的士兵，或历史上以马匹进行战斗或侦察的兵种。

A noun referring to soldiers who fight on horseback, or historically, a branch of the military that uses horses for combat or reconnaissance.

1. Military unit on horsebackB2formal

   Soldiers who fight on horseback, historically used in warfare.

   骑兵

   • The cavalry charged across the battlefield.
   • Napoleon's cavalry was renowned for its speed and discipline.
   • The general ordered the cavalry to flank the enemy.

   同义词horse

2. Modern armored unitB2formal

   A branch of the military that uses armored vehicles, tanks, or helicopters.

   装甲兵

   • The armored cavalry division was deployed to the front lines.
   • Modern cavalry units use helicopters for reconnaissance.
   • The cavalry provided crucial support during the operation.

3. Rescue or helpB2informal

   Used figuratively to describe someone or something that arrives to provide help in a difficult situation.

   救兵

   • Just when we thought we were lost, the cavalry arrived in the form of a tow truck.
   • The IT team came to the rescue like the cavalry.
   • She called her friend for help, and he arrived like the cavalry.

   同义词aidhelpreliefrescue