rearguard
US /ˈrɪr.ɡɑːrd/
UK /ˈrɪə.ɡɑːd/
名詞
1.
後衛部隊, 殿後部隊
a body of troops that protects the rear of the main body from attack, especially during a retreat
範例:
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The rearguard fought bravely to allow the main army to escape.
後衛部隊英勇作戰，讓主力部隊得以撤退。
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They formed a strong rearguard to protect the retreating civilians.
他們組建了一支強大的後衛部隊，以保護撤退的平民。
2.
防禦行動, 防禦陣地
a defensive action or position, especially one intended to delay an opponent
範例:
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The company fought a desperate rearguard action against the takeover bid.
該公司對收購要約進行了絕望的防禦。
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He made a last-ditch rearguard effort to save his reputation.
他做出了最後的防禦努力來挽救自己的聲譽。