squadron

• 名词，指军队中的一种编制单位，通常隶属于空军、海军或骑兵，由一定数量的人员、车辆或舰艇组成，为执行特定任务而组织。也可泛指小队或团体。

A noun referring to a military unit, typically in the air force, navy, or cavalry, consisting of a number of personnel, vehicles, or vessels organized for a specific purpose.

1. Cavalry unitB2formal

   A military unit in an army, typically consisting of two or more troops, along with headquarters and supporting arms.

   骑兵中队

   • The cavalry squadron was deployed to the front lines.
   • He commanded a squadron of armored vehicles.
   • The squadron's headquarters coordinated the attack.

2. B2formal

   An air force unit that is larger than a flight and smaller than a group, typically consisting of several aircraft.

   中队

   • The fighter squadron flew a mission over the mountains.
   • She was assigned to a bomber squadron.
   • The squadron's pilots trained for months.

3. B2formal

   A naval unit that is detached from the main fleet for a specific task or mission.

   分舰队

   • The destroyer squadron was sent to patrol the coast.
   • A naval squadron was formed for the rescue operation.
   • The squadron's ships were refueled at the port.

   同义词detachmentdivisionflotillatask force