单词 | sub-squadron |
释义 | > as lemmassub-squadron sub-squadron n. Brit. /ˈsʌbˌskwɒdrən/ , U.S. /ˈsəbˌskwɑdrən/ ΚΠ a1661 J. Glanville Voy. Cadiz (1883) 97 A motion or complaint was made that the Sea-Captaines in generall keepe not their proper Squadrons, much less their Subsquadrons or divisions. 1798 in Ld. Nelson Dispatches & Lett. (1845) III. 49 He divided his force into three Sub-squadrons. 1919 Times 8 Aug. 9/5 The Admiralty have practically decided to station several light cruisers near the Dominion as a sub-squadron to the China fleet. 2003 N. J. Fortier Ace of Eighth 107 His Squadron Order 3 dated January 28 and effective February 1 created two subsquadrons: Squadron A and Squadron B. < as lemmas |
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