A demonstration or display of military strength, typically in order to show readiness for battle. Chiefly in to make a show. See also show of force n.…
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释义 | society > armed hostility > military operations > [noun] > show of force (5) show1548 A demonstration or display of military strength, typically in order to show readiness for battle. Chiefly in to make a show. See also show of force n.… show of force1606 a demonstration of the forces at one's command, and of one's readiness to use them. armed demonstration1806 a show of military force or capability with weapons at the ready; = demonstration, n. 6. demonstration1806 Military. A show of military force or of offensive movement, esp. (in the course of active hostilities) to engage the enemy's attention while other… demonstrationizing1882 A show of military force; = demonstration, n. 6. |
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