combat
combat — 名詞
1. active fighting between armed forces during a war, where soldiers or military un
戰鬥
戰爭中的實際對戰
active fighting between armed forces during a war, where soldiers or military units try to defeat each other by using weapons or direct force.
The young soldiers faced their first combat at dawn near the river.
年輕士兵們在河邊迎來了他們的第一次戰鬥。
faced combat — collocation pattern
After months of intense combat, the troops finally secured the area.
經過數月的激烈戰鬥，部隊終於控制了這個區域。
intense combat — adjective collocation
Doctors treated many injuries caused by combat in the field hospital.
醫生們在野戰醫院治療了許多戰鬥造成的傷口。
Combat experience helped the veteran stay calm when the alarm sounded.
戰鬥經驗幫助那位退伍軍人在警報響起時保持冷靜。
The general sent fresh troops into combat to support the frontline unit.
將軍派遣生力軍投入戰鬥，以支援前線部隊。
- battle
refers to a single, named military fight (e.g. the Battle of Normandy); more specific than combat
- warfare
covers the whole activity, strategy, and methods of war; broader than combat
- engagement
a formal term for a short fight between military units; more technical
- action
used in military contexts for active fighting; e.g. 'killed in action'
文法句型
combat + noun (modifier, e.g. combat zone)
in combat
into combat
用法筆記
In this sense, combat is usually uncountable when describing the general activity of fighting in a war. When used as a countable noun, it refers to a specific fight or engagement (e.g. 'a bitter combat between two battalions').
常見錯誤
2. a situation in which two people, groups, or opposing forces struggle against eac
衝突；對抗
個人或群體間的鬥爭
a situation in which two people, groups, or opposing forces struggle against each other, either physically or through arguments, competition, or clashing interests.
The two companies are locked in legal combat over the patent rights.
那兩家公司因專利權而陷入法律訴訟的對抗。
locked in combat — fixed expression
Political combat between the rival parties grew more intense each week.
敵對政黨之間的政治衝突每週都變得更加激烈。
The council meeting turned into a verbal combat about the budget cuts.
市議會會議變成了一場關於預算削減的口頭交鋒。
A fierce combat broke out between supporters of the two football clubs.
兩家足球俱樂部的支持者之間爆發了一場激烈的衝突。
文法句型
combat + between (two sides)
combat + over (an issue)
combat + among (a group)
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense is always countable and is often used figuratively for arguments, disputes, or competitions. It has a formal or dramatic tone — for everyday disagreements, 'argument', 'dispute', or 'fight' are more natural.
常見錯誤
combat — 動詞
1. to take strong action to prevent, reduce, or stop something bad from growing or
對抗；打擊
努力阻止壞事發生或惡化
to take strong action to prevent, reduce, or stop something bad from growing or causing harm — such as a disease, crime, social problem, or other unwanted condition.
The government launched a new plan to combat rising crime in the city.
政府推出了一項新計劃來打擊城市中日益嚴重的犯罪問題。
to combat + [problem] — infinitive of purpose
Doctors are testing a drug that combats the early stages of the disease.
醫生們正在測試一種對抗疾病初期階段的藥物。
Schools across the region introduced special programs to combat bullying.
全國各地的學校推出了特別計畫來對抗霸凌問題。
A balanced diet and regular exercise can combat the effects of long-term stress.
均衡的飲食和規律的運動可以對抗長期壓力帶來的影響。
The organization works to combat poverty by providing education and job training.
該組織透過提供教育和職業培訓來對抗貧窮。
- fight
more common and less formal; used in both physical and non-physical contexts
- tackle
suggests dealing with a problem directly and energetically; common in British English
- oppose
to disagree with and try to prevent something, often through arguments or policy
- counter
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
文法句型
combat + noun phrase (a problem, disease, crime)
to combat + noun phrase (infinitive of purpose)
combat + the effects/impact/spread of + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense always takes a direct object — typically an abstract noun referring to something harmful (crime, disease, poverty, inequality, climate change). Never used intransitively. 'Fight' and 'tackle' can replace 'combat' in most contexts with a less formal tone.
常見錯誤
2. to use physical force or effort to fight against an enemy, a natural force, or a
搏鬥；作戰
與敵人或對手交戰
to use physical force or effort to fight against an enemy, a natural force, or any opponent in a direct confrontation.
The firefighters combated the forest fire for three days before rain fell.
消防員與森林大火搏鬥了三天，直到天降大雨。
combat + a natural force (fire)
Rescue workers combated flood waters to reach the stranded families on the hill.
救援人員與洪水搏鬥，以抵達困在山丘上的家庭。
The soldiers combated the opposing army across the muddy field all morning.
士兵們在泥濘的田野上與敵軍作戰了整個上午。
Police combated the violent crowd with shields and water cannons.
警察用盾牌和水炮與暴亂人群對抗。
文法句型
combat + noun phrase (enemy, fire, flood)
combat + against + noun phrase
用法筆記
In everyday English, 'fight' is much more common than 'combat' for physical fighting. 'Combat' sounds more formal or official, and is often used in news reports or military contexts. Frequently transitive, but can be used intransitively (e.g. 'The troops combated fiercely throughout the night').
常見錯誤
combat — 形容詞
1. relating to or associated with the activity of fighting during a war — used befo
戰鬥的
與作戰相關的
relating to or associated with the activity of fighting during a war — used before a noun to describe things connected to military combat.
The museum displayed combat uniforms and weapons from both world wars.
博物館展出了兩次世界大戰中的戰鬥制服和武器。
combat + uniform — attributive adjective pattern
The veteran struggled with combat memories long after the war ended.
戰爭結束很久以後，那位退伍軍人仍因戰鬥記憶而痛苦。
The film shows real combat conditions from a soldier's point of view.
這部電影從士兵的視角展示了真實的作戰環境。
The journalist was embedded with a combat unit during the offensive.
那名記者在攻勢期間隨一支作戰部隊進行採訪。
文法句型
combat + noun (used before a noun only)
用法筆記
Used only before a noun (attributive position). Cannot be used after a linking verb ('The conditions were combat ✗'). In this sense, the noun that follows is related to the general context of war fighting — equipment, experiences, personnel, environments.
常見錯誤
2. specially built, designed, or intended to be used in active fighting during a wa
作戰用的
專為戰鬥而設計的
specially built, designed, or intended to be used in active fighting during a war — describing equipment or vehicles made for battlefield use.
The army ordered new combat vehicles equipped with night-vision technology.
軍方訂購了配備夜視技術的新型作戰車輛。
combat vehicles — equipment designed for battle
The squadron received the latest combat aircraft for long-range missions.
該中隊收到了用於長程任務的最新作戰飛機。
The base keeps a large supply of combat equipment ready for quick deployment.
基地儲備了大量作戰裝備，以備快速部署之用。
The marines trained with the new combat knife before their deployment abroad.
海軍陸戰隊員在出國部署前接受了新型作戰刀的訓練。
- battle
similar attributive use, as in 'battle tank' or 'battle gear'; slightly less formal
- fighting
used in 'fighting vehicle'; more descriptive than technical
- military-grade
emphasises the quality and specifications needed for combat
- civilian
designed for non-military, everyday use
文法句型
combat + noun (vehicle, aircraft, equipment)
用法筆記
This sense overlaps closely with sense 1, but emphasises purpose and design rather than general relation. A 'combat vehicle' is built specifically for fighting (armoured, armed), while 'combat experience' (sense 1) refers to the experience of fighting, not something designed for it.