militarized

• 形容某地区、群体或资源已被组织、装备或准备用于军事目的。

Describes an area, group, or resource that has been organized, equipped, or prepared for military use.

1. Equipped with military armsB2formal

   Supplied or issued with weapons and military equipment for combat or security purposes.

   武装化的

   • The border patrol was fully militarized with assault rifles and armored vehicles.
   • The region became heavily militarized after the conflict escalated.
   • The police force was militarized, receiving surplus military gear.
   • Critics argue that militarizing local police erodes trust in the community.

   同义词armedweaponed

   反义词unarmed

2. Transformed into a military style or under military controlB2formal

   Changed to resemble a military organization, discipline, or authority; or brought under military administration.

   军事化的

   • The government militarized the response to the protest, deploying troops to maintain order.
   • The civilian agency was militarized, becoming a branch of the armed forces.
   • The school's strict rules militarized the daily routine of students.
   • Under the new regime, society became increasingly militarized.

   同义词armedmilitaristicoccupiedregimented

   反义词civilian