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单词 enlist
释义
enlist
(ɪnlɪst )
Word forms: enlists , enlisting , enlisted
1. verb
If someone enlists or is enlisted, they join the army, navy, marines, or air force.
Six days after war was declared, he enlisted in the 5th Battalion,The Cameronians and was sent to France. [VERB + in]
He enlisted as a private in the army. [VERB + as]
Three thousand men were enlisted. [be VERB-ed]
He decided to enlist. [VERB]
Synonyms: recruit, secure, gather, take on  
2. verb
If you enlist the help of someone, you persuade them to help or support you in doing something.
I had to cut down a tree and enlist the help of seven neighbours to get it out of the garden! [VERB noun]
I've read that you've enlisted some 12-year-olds to help out in your campaign. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
The prince has also enlisted his two daughters in the effort to avoid the press. [VERB noun to-infinitive]
Synonyms: obtain, get, gain, secure  
Collocations:
enlist the expertise of
Since being cash-savvy doesn't come naturally to everyone, come clean about your financial inadequacies and enlist her expertise.
The Sun
Why not enlist their expertise?
Times, Sunday Times
He focused on starting up on his own, enlisting the expertise of an accountant early on.
Times, Sunday Times
enlist the help of
So that's why we have enlisted the help of some of the biggest names in horticulture to give you a hand.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The law could also enlist the help of technology companies to limit access to information or monitor online activity.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
If your marriage or relationship is in disrepair, enlist the help of a marriage guidance counsellor.
Bethune, Helen Positive Parent Power (1991)
enlist the services of
The heavyweight has also enlisted the services of a psychologist.
The Sun
The vast majority who hold them in paperless form will need to enlist the services of a stockbroker.
Times, Sunday Times
Those who are unsure about their ability to choose suitable funds could enlist the services of a financial adviser, who would, of course, require payment.
Times, Sunday Times
So it hasn't missed the chance to enlist the services of a wellconnected political journalist to help smooth access to the corridors of power.
Times, Sunday Times
Enlist the services of an expert guide with charisma and a sackful of witty anecdotes, however, and the place truly comes to life.
Times, Sunday Times
enlist the support of
Most of all, they want to know how to enlist the support of the Americans.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Another big help for us was enlisting the support of former pastors.
Christianity Today (2000)
He had hoped to enlist the support of British politicians in persuading the US to outlaw forced labour.
The Sun (2014)
enlisted personnel
Until 2005, only commissioned officers had an anchor on their insignia, but enlisted personnel are now receiving them as well.
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Officer candidates are, therefore, not considered of the same status as enlisted personnel.
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Former enlisted personnel who attain officer status are permitted to continue wear of the insignia.
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By the end of 1944, the base would be home to 1,248 officers and 6,831 enlisted personnel.
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All medical officers and enlisted personnel were formally affiliated with the regiment, to include wearing the departmental crest on their uniforms.
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enlisted soldier
But her father decides that she would benefit from being an enlisted soldier, so she ends up in basic training.
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It was an irregular commission as he had not been an enlisted soldier before.
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A newly enlisted soldier typically undergoes about a year of training before he becomes a qualified commando.
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He also notices an apprehensive young man who jumps off the bus to meet an enlisted soldier friend.
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In that year, there were no vacancies for officer training, so he became an enlisted soldier.
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Translations:
Chinese: 入伍
Japanese: 軍隊に入れる/入隊する
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