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artillery

/ɑːrˈtɪl.ər.i/

Relating to large-caliber guns or the military units that operate them. This term typically describes weaponry used for long-range bombardment or the logistical support and tactics associated with heavy munitions.

例文

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1

The loud echoes of artillery fire could be heard from the nearby military base.

The loud echoes of artillery fire could be heard from the nearby military base.

2

The protocol requires a formal artillery salute to honor the visiting head of state.

The protocol requires a formal artillery salute to honor the visiting head of state.

3

We don't need to bring out the heavy artillery just to win a friendly argument.

We don't need to bring out the heavy artillery just to win a friendly argument.

語族

名詞
artillery
形容詞
artillery
関連
artilleryman
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'art' of 'tillery'—using massive guns requires the 'art' of complex calculation and 'thunderous' power.

クイックテスト

The general ordered an ____ strike to neutralize the enemy's fortifications before the ground troops moved in.

正解!

正解は: artillery

例文

1

The loud echoes of artillery fire could be heard from the nearby military base.

everyday

The loud echoes of artillery fire could be heard from the nearby military base.

2

The protocol requires a formal artillery salute to honor the visiting head of state.

formal

The protocol requires a formal artillery salute to honor the visiting head of state.

3

We don't need to bring out the heavy artillery just to win a friendly argument.

informal

We don't need to bring out the heavy artillery just to win a friendly argument.

4

Nineteenth-century warfare was revolutionized by the development of rifled artillery pieces.

academic

Nineteenth-century warfare was revolutionized by the development of rifled artillery pieces.

5

The firm decided to use its legal heavy artillery to prevent the hostile takeover.

business

The firm decided to use its legal heavy artillery to prevent the hostile takeover.

語族

名詞
artillery
形容詞
artillery
関連
artilleryman

よく使う組み合わせ

artillery fire artillery fire
artillery battery artillery battery
artillery strike artillery strike
artillery piece artillery piece
heavy artillery heavy artillery

よく使うフレーズ

bring out the heavy artillery

to use the most powerful arguments or resources available

artillery duel

a battle fought specifically between opposing big guns

field artillery

mobile weapons used to support armies in the field

よく混同される語

artillery vs infantry

Infantry refers to soldiers who fight on foot, whereas artillery refers to large-caliber mounted firearms.

artillery vs ordnance

Ordnance is the general term for ammunition and explosives, while artillery specifically refers to the large guns that fire them.

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使い方のコツ

While technically a noun, it frequently functions as an attributive adjective to describe military units, equipment, or tactics. In high-level English, 'heavy artillery' is often used metaphorically for high-impact resources.

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よくある間違い

Do not use 'artillery' to describe personal handguns or small rifles; it is reserved for large, crew-served weaponry.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'art' of 'tillery'—using massive guns requires the 'art' of complex calculation and 'thunderous' power.

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語源

From the Old French 'artillerie', based on 'artiller', meaning to equip or provide with machines of war.

文法パターン

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., artillery unit). Functions as a collective noun when referring to the branch of the army.
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文化的な背景

In a cultural sense, 'bringing out the heavy artillery' is a widely recognized idiom in politics and business meaning to employ one's most influential experts or data.

クイックテスト

The general ordered an ____ strike to neutralize the enemy's fortifications before the ground troops moved in.

正解!

正解は: artillery

関連単語

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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