armour

英 [ˈɑːmə(r)]

美 [ˈɑːrmər]

n. 盔甲; 甲冑; (军舰、坦克等的)装甲，防弹钢板; 装甲部队; 装甲车辆

过去分词：armoured　现在分词：armouring　复数：armours　过去式：armoured　第三人称单数：armours　

Collins.2 / BNC.6061 / COCA.41329

习惯用语

a chink in sb's armour

（论点、性格等易受攻击的）弱点，缺陷，薄弱环节
a weak point in sb's argument, character, etc., that can be used in an attack

a knight in shining armour

救人（尤指妇女）于危难之中的男子；（救人尤指美人的）英雄
a man who saves sb, especially a woman, from a dangerous situation

noun

盔甲；甲冑
special metal clothing that soldiers wore in the past to protect their bodies while fighting
1. a suit of armour
  一副盔甲
2. Monkeys do not have any kind of protective armour and use their brains to solve problems.
  猴子没有任何防身的盔甲，就动脑筋解决问题。
（军舰、坦克等的）装甲，防弹钢板
metal covers that protect ships and military vehicles such as tanks
装甲部队；装甲车辆
military vehicles used in war
1. an attack by infantry and armour
  步兵和装甲兵的进攻

in AM, use 美国英语用 armor

N-UNCOUNT （旧时的）盔甲，铠甲
In former times,armourwas special metal clothing that soldiers wore for protection in battle.
1. ...the collection of weapons and armour in the historic White Tower.
  历史古迹白塔中所收藏的武器和盔甲
2. ...knights in armour.
  身穿盔甲的骑士
3. ...a medieval suit of armour.
  一套中世纪的盔甲
N-UNCOUNT 装甲部队（作战中使用的坦克等军用车辆的总称）
Armourconsists of tanks and other military vehicles used in battle.
1. ...the biggest movement of heavy British armour since the Second World War.
  二战以来规模最大的英国重型装甲部队调动
N-UNCOUNT （车辆的）装甲，铁甲，装甲钢板
Armouris a hard, usually metal, covering that protects a vehicle against attack.
1. ...a formidable warhead that can penetrate the armour of most tanks.
  能穿透大多数坦克装甲的威力巨大的弹头
2. ...armour-piercing missiles.
  穿甲导弹
See also:body armour

noun

tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant
Synonym:armor
protective covering made of metal and used in combat
Synonym:armor
a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles
Synonym:armor

verb

Note that these weapons are usually equipped with a tripod stand and armour shield.
注意这些重武器往往配备了三脚支架以及防盾。
These soldiers are equipped with a mace and shield and wear heavy mail armour for protection.
这些战士装备钉头锤和盾并且穿著板甲。
These troops are armed with a spear and light armour and a known for their determination in battle.
这些军队装备着长矛和轻甲，因为他们在战场上的坚毅果敢而闻名。
These natural horsemen are armed with a composite bow and wear light armour.
马扎尔骑兵是天生的弓骑兵，装备复合弓和轻型链甲。
My power armour will protect.
我的动力装甲会保护我。
Knights fought in armour.
骑士穿着盔甲打仗。
Byzantine infantry unit equipped with sword, shield and mail armour.
拜占庭剑士装备链甲、长剑和盾牌，作战颇为出色。
Both vehicles have limited armour protection against small calibre weapons.
这两款车对有限的小口径武器的装甲防护。
Where were their armour and their arms?
他们的甲胄和干戈藏在哪里呢？
Well equipped with good plate armour and lances these elite cavalry are arguably the ultimate knights.
由良好的板甲和骑枪武装，这些精英部队与终极骑士不相上下。