tactical
tactical — adjective
1. planned and done for a particular short-term goal, often as part of a larger pla
planned and done for a particular short-term goal, often as part of a larger plan
The CEO made a tactical decision to open three new stores in the northern region.
tactical decision — a carefully planned choice for a specific gain
Wei's tactical decision to hire extra staff helped the company meet its quarterly sales target.
tactical decision — a carefully planned choice for a specific gain
Rodrigo gained a tactical advantage by pointing out flaws in his competitor's business model.
Several tactical errors during the product launch cost the company valuable time and money.
- calculated
emphasises careful thought about likely consequences, but does not necessarily imply a short-term aim
- deliberate
stresses intention and premeditation; broader in meaning and less tied to military or business planning
- strategic
concerns the larger, long-term plan; tactical decisions fit within a strategic framework
文法句型
tactical + noun
be + tactical
用法筆記
Frequently used in business, politics, and sports. Often contrasts with 'strategic': tactical actions serve short-term goals within a larger overall strategy.
常見錯誤
2. designed for use across a short distance, with an impact that stays within a sma
designed for use across a short distance, with an impact that stays within a small area
The army sent a tactical drone to inspect the area two kilometres beyond the hill.
tactical drone — a short-range unmanned aircraft
Tactical missiles have a shorter range than the strategic systems kept at the main base.
tactical vs strategic missiles — range difference
The general approved a tactical strike on the fuel depot five kilometres behind enemy lines.
Marta explained to the new officers how tactical missiles are used for short-range coastal defence.
- short-range
more neutral and descriptive; 'tactical' adds a military planning dimension
- localised
focuses on the confined area of effect rather than the weapon's purpose
- strategic
referring to long-range weapons with wide regional or global impact
文法句型
tactical + weapon type
用法筆記
Typically used to describe weapons with limited range and local destructive effect. Contrasts with 'strategic', which refers to long-range or large-scale weapons.
3. relating to combat actions that take place directly at the front line of a battl
relating to combat actions that take place directly at the front line of a battle or that help ground troops nearby
Kian's unit received tactical support from two fighter jets that flew low over the ridge.
tactical support — close air assistance for ground troops
Tactical operations near the front line depend on reliable communication with the command centre.
The platoon leader requested tactical air cover before Ayana's squad crossed the open field.
Jude's platoon called for tactical air support from a helicopter while advancing through the valley.
- front-line
more specific about the location of operations; less technical than 'tactical'
- close-support
highlights the role of assisting ground troops nearby; common in air-force contexts
- rear-echelon
relating to areas behind the front line where supplies and support are managed
文法句型
tactical + military noun
用法筆記
Common in military reports and news coverage of combat. Often collocates with 'support', 'operation', 'air cover', and 'training'. Distinguish from sense 2: sense 3 focuses on the location and nature of combat, not on weapon range.