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• 指第二次世界大战期间发生在硫磺岛上的战役，即美军登陆并与日军守备部队激战、最终取胜的持久而惨烈的作战行动（1945年2月至3月）；也常用来指代该岛本身。

A proper noun referring to the World War II battle on the island of Iwo Jima, a bloody and prolonged operation in which American marines landed and defeated Japanese defenders (February and March 1945).

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1. Battle of Iwo JimaB2formal

   A major battle in World War II, fought on the island of Iwo Jima between the United States and Japan from February 19 to March 26, 1945. It was one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific theater.

   硫磺岛战役

   • The Battle of Iwo Jima is remembered for the iconic photograph of the flag raising on Mount Suribachi.
   • American marines landed on Iwo Jima in February 1945.
   • The battle for Iwo Jima resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.