| 释义 |
corps
\ˈkō(ə)r], -ȯ(ə)r], -ōə], -ȯ(ə)]\ noun
(plural corps \]z\)
Etymology: French, from Latin corpus body
1.
a. : an organized subdivision of the military establishment
< the Marine Corps >
< the Ordnance Corps >
b. : a tactical unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and auxiliary arms and services
c.
(1) : a local unit of the Salvation Army that administers a Salvation Army center
(2) : such a center established for the propagation of the Gospel and the administration of welfare services
2.
a. : a body of persons associated together or acting under common direction
< his corps of laborers >
b. : a body of persons having a common activity or occupation
< a corps of trained lifeguards >
< the press corps >
< the English … succeeded in building up a remarkable public service corps — C.J.Friedrich >
c. : an association of German university students binding its members to strict adherence to certain customs and a fixed code of honor
3. : corps de ballet |