07:55 Apr 27, 2004 |
English to Chinese translations [PRO] Social Sciences - Military / Defense | |||||||
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| Selected response from: Denyce Seow Singapore Local time: 21:44 | ||||||
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4 +1 | 开始 |
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4 | 空降去完成(执行) |
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4 | joined (forces) to do |
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空降去完成(执行) Explanation: 空降去完成(执行) |
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joined (forces) to do Explanation: This expression is quite funny. It could be misunderstood, if the context is not clear. But we see that the French 6th Light Armored was there, so ... |
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开始 Explanation: To me, "stepped off on" simply means "started". -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 1 hr 22 mins (2004-04-27 09:17:49 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Some other examples for you to get the feel: \"The Avon Breast Cancer 3-Day in Chicago stepped off on Friday, June 15 in Kenosha, IL and ended with Closing Ceremonies on Sunday, June 17 in Chicago.\" \"Several local and state candidates stepped off on their campaign circuits to give stirring speeches.\" \"When we finally stepped off on the long march through town we were very fresh and exilerated, proud to be a part of this historical event.\" -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 4 hrs 10 mins (2004-04-27 12:05:32 GMT) Post-grading -------------------------------------------------- My guess: 101st attacked from above, and 6th Light Amored took over the land attack. That is how they had the Iraqi forces trapped. |
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