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commandeer

/ˌkɑːmənˈdɪr/ /ˌkɔːmənˈdɪr/

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verb

征用，征收。

To seize for military use.

Examples :

"The army commandeered the school gymnasium for a temporary hospital. "

军队征用了学校的体育馆，把它作为临时医院。

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verb

征用，征募。

To force into military service.

Examples :

"The government commandeered the local bus company's buses for transporting troops during the emergency. "

紧急时期，政府征用了当地公交公司的车辆来运送军队。

military war government action

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verb

征用，强征.

To take arbitrarily or by force.

Examples :

"The teacher had to commandeer a student's phone to call for help when another student was injured. "

有个学生受伤了，老师不得不征用了另一个学生的手机来打电话求助。

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