troops

Thân thiện

The troops march in a straight line across the parade ground.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A group of soldiers: The word "troops" refers to soldiers as a collective body or military force. It emphasizes the group rather than individuals.

Usage

• "Troops" is a plural noun used with plural verbs. It typically refers to military personnel in general or to specific groups deployed or engaged in operations.
• It is commonly used in news, military contexts, and discussions about armed forces.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The government has decided to withdraw its troops from the region.
  • Enemy troops were seen advancing toward the border.
  • They sent in troops to restore order.

Advanced Usage

• "To commit troops": To deploy soldiers to a specific area or conflict.
  • The general was reluctant to commit more troops to the battle.
• "Ground troops": Soldiers who fight on land, as opposed to naval or air forces.
  • The strategy relied heavily on ground troops.

Variants and Related Words

• Trooper (n): This is a distinct word. It can refer to a soldier in a cavalry unit, a state police officer, or a person who endures hardship well (e.g., ). It is not the singular form of "troops."
• Troop (n): Can refer to a unit of scouts (e.g., Girl Scout troop) or, less commonly, a body of soldiers. As a verb, "to troop" means to move or walk together in a group.

Synonyms

• Forces: (e.g., armed forces, military forces)
• Personnel: (e.g., military personnel)
• Soldiery: (A more formal, collective term for soldiers)

Related Phrases

• "Troop movement": The coordinated relocation of military units.
  • Satellite images detected significant troop movements.
• "Troop carrier": A vehicle or aircraft designed for transporting soldiers.
  • The armored troop carrier crossed the river.

Học thuật

Noun

1. soldiers collectively

Từ đồng nghĩa

• military personnel
• soldiery