commando

/kə'mɑ:ndou/

Thân thiện

A commando unit moves silently through dense jungle foliage.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A member of a specially trained military unit: A "commando" is a soldier who belongs to a small, elite military force trained for rapid, surprise raids, often in difficult or enemy-controlled territory.
   • The military unit itself: "Commando" can also refer to the entire specialized military unit trained for such operations.

Usage Examples

• Noun (referring to a soldier): The commando infiltrated the enemy camp under cover of darkness.He was trained as a commando for high-risk missions.

• Noun (referring to the unit): The commando was deployed to secure the coastal area.They served in an elite army commando.

Advanced Usage

• "In commando style": Done in a manner characteristic of commandos, such as with speed, stealth, and precision.

Variants and Related Words

• Commandos (n, plural): The plural form of commando, referring to multiple soldiers or units.
• Commando raid (n, compound): A specific surprise attack carried out by commandos.

Synonyms

• Ranger: A soldier trained for similar light infantry and special operations.
• Special forces operative: A member of any elite military unit.
• Shock trooper: A soldier trained for aggressive, rapid assaults.

Related Phrases

• To go commando (idiom, informal): This is a modern, informal idiom meaning to not wear any underwear. It is derived humorously from the idea of being ready for action like a commando, but it is a separate, slang usage.

Notes on Meaning

The word "commando" specifically emphasizes training for surprise, hit-and-run attacks and raids, often behind enemy lines. It is distinct from general infantry. The informal idiom "to go commando" is a separate, colloquial development of the word.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory
2. a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ranger