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picket ship

/ˈpɪkɪt ʃɪp/

翻译: 在二战和冷战时期使用的一种小型海军舰艇,部署在特定位置作为警戒哨,用于早期预警敌方舰艇或飞机的逼近。

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/ˈpɪkɪt ʃɪp/C1formaltechnical已废弃
  • zh在二战和冷战时期使用的一种小型海军舰艇,部署在特定位置作为警戒哨,用于早期预警敌方舰艇或飞机的逼近。

A small naval vessel stationed as a sentinel to provide early warning of enemy approach, typically used during World War II and the Cold War era.

  1. Naval sentry vesselC1formal

    A ship stationed at a distance from a fleet or base to provide early warning of enemy approach.

    zh警戒舰

    • The picket ship detected the enemy submarines before they reached the main fleet.
    • During the war, picket ships were crucial for perimeter defense.
    • The captain ordered the picket ship to maintain its position at the outer edge of the formation.