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单词 observation post
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Definition of observation post in English:

observation post

noun
Military
  • A post for watching the movement of enemy forces or the effect of artillery fire.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This technique uses one forward squad or fire team occupying a concealed observation post monitoring traffic at either a border crossing point, or a known smuggling route.
    • A Regional Forces Surveillance Vehicle follows the vermin-proof fence to get to the patrol observation post.
    • The job used to be more exciting, and I used to be asked to ride deep into ‘enemy’ territory, set up an observation post and report enemy movement.
    • Having reached their objective, they discovered a gun emplacement and a large calibre machine gun and, assuming it belonged to the ‘enemy’, set up an observation post.
    • On the other hand, if a building such as a tower is occupied to serve as an artillery observation post, then we have a combat priority that overrides any consideration of personal security.
    Synonyms
    assigned position, area of duty
 
 

Definition of observation post in US English:

observation post

nounˌäbzərˈvāSHən pōst
Military
  • A post for watching the movement of enemy forces or the effect of artillery fire.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This technique uses one forward squad or fire team occupying a concealed observation post monitoring traffic at either a border crossing point, or a known smuggling route.
    • A Regional Forces Surveillance Vehicle follows the vermin-proof fence to get to the patrol observation post.
    • On the other hand, if a building such as a tower is occupied to serve as an artillery observation post, then we have a combat priority that overrides any consideration of personal security.
    • Having reached their objective, they discovered a gun emplacement and a large calibre machine gun and, assuming it belonged to the ‘enemy’, set up an observation post.
    • The job used to be more exciting, and I used to be asked to ride deep into ‘enemy’ territory, set up an observation post and report enemy movement.
    Synonyms
    assigned position, area of duty
 
 
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