phalanx

phalanx

英 ['fælæŋks]
　　美 ['fælæŋks]

n. 趾骨，指骨；方陣；密集隊形

中文詞源：

phalanx 方陣，密集隊伍

來自中古法語phalange,來自拉丁語phalanx,方陣，隊伍，步兵陣形，可能來自PIE*bhelg,柱子，板塊，詞源同balk,block.

例句：

1. Unfortunately for Wilson, such a solid phalanx did not materialize.
對威爾遜來說, 不幸的是這種團結並沒有形成.

2. He had ranked himself in the numerous phalanx of unbelievers.
他一直象其它無數懷疑者一樣持懷疑態度.

3. At last , a phalanx of soldiers rescued us.
一支密集隊形的軍隊終於前來搭救瞭我們.

4. Your father should have told you how our phalanx works.
你父親應該告訴過你,我們的方針是如何運轉的.

5. Your middle phalanx are broken and I will splint it.
你的中指骨斷瞭,我要把它用夾板固定好.