armour
US /ˈɑːr.mɚ/
UK /ˈɑː.mər/
名词
1.
盔甲, 装甲
protective covering, especially that worn by soldiers or warriors to defend the body from weapons
示例:
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The knight wore shining armour into battle.
骑士穿着闪亮的盔甲投入战斗。
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Modern tanks are protected by thick steel armour.
现代坦克由厚钢装甲保护。
2.
甲壳, 鳞片
the tough, protective outer layer of an animal, such as a shell or scales
示例:
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The turtle's hard armour protects it from predators.
乌龟坚硬的甲壳保护它免受捕食者的侵害。
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Some fish have bony armour for defense.
有些鱼有骨质甲壳用于防御。
动词
加固, 武装
to provide with a protective covering
示例:
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The engineers decided to armour the vehicle with extra plating.
工程师们决定用额外的钢板加固车辆。
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He tried to armour himself against criticism.
他试图武装自己以抵御批评。