Definition of the word brigade

Pronunciation of vocabulary brigade

brigadenoun

Lữ đoàn

/brɪˈɡeɪd//brɪˈɡeɪd/

Origin of the word brigade

The word "brigade" originates from the Old French word "brigade," which referred to a band or company of soldiers. This term was first used in the 14th century to describe a unit of light infantry or pikemen. Over time, the meaning of "brigade" expanded to include any group of people working together towards a common goal, whether it be in the military, sports, or other fields. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the term "brigade" became commonly used in the French army to describe a unit of infantry, and this usage was later adopted by other European armies. In the 19th century, the term "brigade" was also applied to cavalry units and other types of military formations. Today, the word "brigade" is used in a wide range of contexts, from military and sports to business and food. It is often used to describe a group of people working together towards a specific goal or objective.

Vocabulary summary brigade

typenoun

meaning(military) brigade

meaningfleet

examplea fire brigade

typetransitive verb

meaningorganize into brigades

Example of vocabulary brigadenamespace

meaning

a large group of soldiers that forms a unit of an army

một nhóm lớn binh sĩ tạo thành một đơn vị quân đội

  • A special army brigade is to be formed.

    Một lữ đoàn quân đội đặc biệt sẽ được thành lập.

  • a brigade of infantry

    một lữ đoàn bộ binh

  • units in 1st Commando Brigade

    các đơn vị thuộc Lữ đoàn biệt kích số 1

  • The fire brigade arrived at the scene within minutes of being called.

    Đội cứu hỏa đã đến hiện trường chỉ vài phút sau khi nhận được cuộc gọi.

  • The military brigade was deployed to the border to prevent any cross-border incursions.

    Lữ đoàn quân sự đã được triển khai tới biên giới để ngăn chặn mọi cuộc xâm nhập xuyên biên giới.

meaning

used, always with a word or phrase in front of it, to describe a group of people who share the same opinions or are similar in some other way

được sử dụng, luôn có một từ hoặc cụm từ ở phía trước nó, để mô tả một nhóm người có cùng quan điểm hoặc giống nhau theo một cách nào đó

  • the anti-smoking brigade

    lữ đoàn chống hút thuốc

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary brigade

Idioms of vocabulary brigade

have/want none of something
to refuse to accept something
  • I offered to pay but he was having none of it.
  • They pretended to be enthusiastic about my work but then suddenly decided they wanted none of it.
    • none but
    (literary)only
  • None but he knew the truth.
    • none the less
    despite this fact
    none other than
    used to emphasize who or what somebody/something is, when this is surprising
  • Her first customer was none other than Mrs Obama.

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