hậu đội
Definition
- Noun:
- Rearguard: A military unit or position assigned to protect the rear of a main body of troops, especially during a retreat or movement away from the enemy. It acts as a defensive screen.
- Figurative, protective role: Any person or group that defends, protects, or supports from a secondary or following position.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Đơn vị hậu đội đã chiến đấu anh dũng để bảo vệ lực lượng chính rút lui. (The rearguard unit fought bravely to protect the retreating main force.)
- Trong cuộc diễu hành, đội an ninh đóng vai trò hậu đội. (In the parade, the security team acted as the rearguard.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in formal, historical, or military contexts. In modern figurative use, it can describe a supportive or defensive role in non-military situations, such as in projects or group activities.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiền đội (n): Vanguard; the units at the front of a military formation.
- Hậu phương (n): Rear area; the home front or logistical base supporting the front lines.
Synonyms
- Rearguard
- Back guard
- Defensive tail
Related Idioms
- : To serve as a solid rearguard/protective backing.
- Các tình nguyện viên đã làm hậu đội vững chắc cho sự kiện. (The volunteers provided solid backing for the event.)
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