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单词 skirmisher
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skirmisher
noun[C]
uk
/ˈskɜː.mɪʃ.ər/us
/ˈskɝː.mɪʃ.ɚ/
asoldierwho isinvolvedin ashortfightwith asmallnumberof othersoldiers, which ishappeningaway from themainareaoffightingin awar:
散兵
Theyconfrontedenemyskirmishers.他们和敌人的散兵发生了正面冲突。
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  • Thefiringbetweenourskirmishers and theenemywasrapid, but ofshortduration.
  • Morecavalrypouredin todrivethesurvivingenemyskirmishers back to theriver.
  • Javelinsthrownby the skirmishersmerelybouncedoff thepolishedmailof the Knights.
  • Lightcavalrywere used asscouts, skirmishers or outflankers.
  • From the thirdcenturyBC, theRomanlegionaddeda skirmishertypeofsoldiertoitstacticalformation.
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(Definition ofskirmisherfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

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He said it was quite wrong that individual enterprises should go on conducting their activities like individual skirmishers.
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Line regiments fired in volleys, but skirmishers fired at will, taking careful aim at targets.
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He then goes on to lead one of the teams of skirmishers sent into the jungles.
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Their task was to harass the enemy phalanx before the clash, to try to provoke disorder and protect their own lines from enemy skirmishers.
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In peace time, he devoted his efforts to training light infantry, developing an autonomous corps of skirmishers.
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Skirmishers acting as light infantry carried either slings or spears.
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In battle, they were used in such light cavalry roles as harassing enemy skirmishers, overrunning artillery positions, and pursuing fleeing troops.
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Most of the rebel skirmishers were in no condition (physically or mentally) to resist, and they were soon tumbling backwards.
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A foraging party was dispatched while skirmishers pushed forward to create a diversion.
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The exceptions tended not to include the use of skirmishers.
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The vanguard saw little combat and, once the disaster to their rear became obvious, fought their way through the skirmishers and out of the forest.
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The enemy skirmishers quickly fell back, and reformed on a small hill behind the wood.
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The reserve of the regiment then moved to the support of the skirmishers.
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This formation was best for light troops and skirmishers.
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Seeing the position begin to stabilise, cavalry and skirmishers took heart and, keen to wipe out their earlier shame, started to fight in earnest.
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