phalanx meaning in English
n.
(pl. phalanxes, phalan-ges )
1.(古希腊重武装步兵的)方阵。
2.密集队伍;集结;集团,结社。
3.法郎吉〔傅立叶空想社会主义的社会组织,即 phalanstery〕。
4.(pl. phalanges) 【解剖学】指[趾]骨;【虫类】跗亚节。
5.(pl. phalanges) 【植物;植物学】雄蕊束。
Examples
- At last, a phalanx of soldiers rescued us .
一支密集队形的军队终于前来搭救了我们。 - He had ranked himself in the numerous phalanx of unbelievers .
他一直象其它无数怀疑者一样持怀疑态度。 - Unfortunately for wilson, such a solid phalanx did not materialize .
对威尔逊来说,不幸的是这种团结并没有形成。 - Then the noise outside increased still further and, adding to the ballroom shambles, a phalanx of newcomers pushed their way in .
这时外面的喧闹声更大了,一群人硬挤了进来,使舞厅里更加混乱。 - Keep your fingers from that bitter phalanx of vials
不要碰那一排苦药瓶。