expeditionary
UK/,ɛkspɪ'dɪʃən,ɛri/US/.ekspi'diʃәnәri/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to or forming an expedition, especially a military one sent overseas.
远征的，远征队的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedexpeditionout of, former
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-aryfoot
=expeditionary
The adjective of expedition: belonging to an expedition. Most familiar in 'expeditionary force,' a body of troops sent abroad.
Common Collocations
- 1.expeditionary force远征军
- 2.expeditionary troops远征部队
- 3.expeditionary mission远征任务
Example Sentences
- 1.
An expeditionary force was deployed to the region within days.