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sloop of war

/sluːp əv wɔːr/

翻译: 历史术语,指小型、快速的武装帆船,通常装备火炮,17至19世纪的海军用于巡逻、侦察和护航。

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/sluːp əv wɔːr/C1formaltechnical已废弃
  • zh历史术语,指小型、快速的武装帆船,通常装备火炮,17至19世纪的海军用于巡逻、侦察和护航。

A historical term for a small, fast sailing warship, typically armed with cannons, used by navies in the 17th to 19th centuries for patrol, reconnaissance, and escort duties.

  1. Small naval warshipC1formal

    A small, fast sailing warship from the 17th to 19th centuries, typically armed with cannons on a single deck.

    zh小型战舰

    • The British navy deployed a sloop of war to patrol the Caribbean.
    • The captain commanded a sloop of war during the Napoleonic Wars.
    • Sloops of war were often used for reconnaissance and escort duties.