expeditionary是什么意思？

expeditionary

英[ˌekspɪ'dɪʃənˌerɪ] 美[ˌekspɪ'dɪʃənˌerɪ]

• adj. 探险的，出征的（尤指军事上）；

例句

• This would imply retention of a small expeditionary force. 这意味着需要保留小规模的远征军.
• The British Expeditionary Force was no more than a symbolic contribution. 英国远征军不过是一种象征性的支援.
• Taking advantage of the good weather , the cocoon selling " expeditionary force'set out. 他们这卖茧子的 “ 远征军”就此出发.

英英词典释义

• Adjective
  1. (used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad;
  "the French expeditionary force in Indochina"