armour

noun

1. 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。
2. （军舰、坦克等的）装甲，防弹钢板
   metal covers that protect ships and military vehicles such as tanks
3. 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


1. N-UNCOUNT （旧时的）盔甲，铠甲
   In former times, armour was 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
2. N-UNCOUNT 装甲部队（作战中使用的坦克等军用车辆的总称）
   Armour consists 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
3. N-UNCOUNT （车辆的）装甲，铁甲，装甲钢板
   Armour is 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
4. See also: body armour

1. The squadron's armour is draped in sand-coloured nets that melt into the landscape.
   装甲连的装甲车上罩着沙色的网，和周围的风景融为一体。
2. Knights fought in armour.
   骑士穿着盔甲打仗。
3. The troops and armour were massed along the border.
   部队和装甲兵集结在边境上。
4. In the days of yore it was usual for cavalrymen to wear suits of armour.
   昔时，骑士通常身穿一整套盔甲。
5. Our country is one of countries with armour liver the most serious popularity.
   我国是甲肝流行最严重的国家之一。
6. Where were their armour and their arms?
   他们的甲胄和干戈藏在哪里呢？
7. The warrior was equipped with a suit of armour.
   那名武士装配了一身盔甲。
8. My power armour will protect.
   我的动力装甲会保护我。
9. Men-at-arms are proficient with all light and medium armour and with shields.
   战士熟练所有轻甲和中甲还有盾牌。
10. I think I've detected the crack in her shining armour.
    我想我已发现了她的薄弱环节。
11. Well equipped heavy cavalry with plate armour and a lance.
    意大利重骑兵是装备板甲和骑枪的重装骑兵。
12. 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。
13. 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。
14. They also carry swords, and have light armour.
    他们还装备着剑和轻甲。
15. A suit of armour fell over with a loud crash.
    胄甲啪的一声重重地摔在了地上。
16. 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。
17. Armed with lances and encased in plate armour they are fierce and loyal warriors.
    他们装备板甲和骑枪，忠心耿耿，极为骁勇善战。
18. Protected by plate armour these units are very good at riding down archers and infantry.
    身着板甲的他们善于冲击弓箭手和步兵。
19. 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。
20. Under the sun the hero's armour glistened.
    英雄的铠甲在阳光下闪闪发光。
21. Defender: he forged the armour, he can die wearing it.
    守卫者：他自己锻造了死亡之甲，也会穿着它死去。
22. British Armour Command Truck and Field Support Truck have their sight radii tuned.
    英军装甲指挥卡车和战场支援卡车视野范围改动。
23. They wear padded or mail armour and are equipped with a composite bow and sword.
    拜占庭弓骑兵身穿镶甲或链甲，装备复合弓和长剑。
24. Protected by plate armour and armed with a sword this heavy infantry unit can fight mounted or on foot.
    受到板甲保护、携带利剑的重步兵可以骑马或步行作战。
25. I'd rather this for your armour.
    我宁愿这是你的装甲。
26. 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。
27. 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。
28. 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。
29. But the armour penetration capacity is low.
    可是它的穿甲能力太差了。
30. This forerunner of the musket is capable of firing deadly volleys that can pierce armour.
    这些火枪的先驱者可以射出穿透盔甲的致命齐射。

n.

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

1. tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant

   Synonym:    armor

2. protective covering made of metal and used in combat

   Synonym:    armor

3. a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

   Synonym:    armor

verb

1. equip with armor

   Synonym:    armor