legion
legion — 形容詞
1. existing in extremely large numbers; so many that it is difficult to list or cou
眾多的
數量極大的，難以計數的
existing in extremely large numbers; so many that it is difficult to list or count them all.
The problems facing the new hospital were legion, from old equipment to empty beds.
新醫院面臨的問題多如牛毛，從老舊設備到空病床都有。
predicative pattern: be legion
Hyun's excuses for refusing the job were legion — low pay, long hours, a mean boss.
Hyun 拒絕這份工作的藉口多不勝數——薪資低、工時長、主管刻薄。
subject + be legion + listing examples
The stories about the old castle are legion, yet few have been written down.
關於那座古堡的傳說多如繁星，但真正被記錄下來的卻少之又少。
Rumours about the singer's return are legion, though the singer has said nothing.
關於那位歌手復出的傳聞滿天飛，但歌手本人從未發表任何說法。
Excuses for not exercising are legion, but walking for ten minutes costs almost no time.
不運動的藉口多到數不完，但每天走十分鐘路幾乎不花什麼時間。
- numerous
neutral and more common; works both before and after a noun
- countless
emphasises that the number cannot be counted; less formal than legion
- myriad
also means 'very many'; can be used before a noun ('myriad problems') which legion cannot
- abundant
suggests plenty or more than enough, often with a positive tone
文法句型
be + legion
用法筆記
Only used predicatively (after a form of 'be'). Cannot be placed before a noun — you cannot say 'legion problems'. The structure is always '[subject] + be + legion'.
常見錯誤
legion — 名詞
1. in ancient Rome, the army's largest fighting unit, made up of several thousand f
軍團
古羅馬軍隊的主要作戰單位
in ancient Rome, the army's largest fighting unit, made up of several thousand foot soldiers together with cavalry.
Each Roman legion contained about five thousand foot soldiers and a unit of cavalry.
每個羅馬軍團約有五千名步兵和一個騎兵隊。
numerical description of a legion's size
The general led his legion north to stop the rebel tribes from invading Roman land.
將軍率領他的軍團向北進軍，阻止叛亂部落入侵羅馬領土。
Workers uncovered the remains of a Roman legion camp while digging near the river.
工人在河邊挖掘時，發現了一個羅馬軍團營地的遺跡。
A legion could march over thirty kilometres a day carrying heavy shields and swords.
一個軍團一天可以行軍超過三十公里，同時攜帶沉重的盾牌和刀劍。
The Roman legion was admired for its strict discipline and clever battle strategies.
羅馬軍團因其嚴格的紀律和巧妙的作戰策略而備受推崇。
文法句型
[number] + legion(s)
the + [name] + Legion
用法筆記
When referring to the historical Roman unit, the word is often capitalised in names such as 'the Tenth Legion'. The modern military does not use 'legion' as a standard unit name, though 'Foreign Legion' is a recognised exception.
常見錯誤
2. an extremely large collection of people who share a common role, such as support
大群
數量龐大的一群人
an extremely large collection of people who share a common role, such as supporters, volunteers, or followers.
A legion of fans waited outside the stadium, hoping to see the singer arrive.
一大群歌迷在體育館外等待，希望能看到那位歌手到來。
pattern: a legion of fans / supporters / followers
Marta's legion of volunteers arrived at dawn to clean up the park after the storm.
Marta 帶來的龐大志工隊伍在黎明時分就抵達，開始清理暴風雨後的公園。
A legion of reporters gathered outside the courthouse during the high-profile trial.
一大群記者聚集在法院外，等待那樁備受矚目的審判結果。
The charity relies on a legion of helpers who deliver meals to elderly people.
這家慈善機構依靠大批志工為獨居老人送餐。
A legion of tourists floods the small village every summer, filling every hotel room.
每年夏天，大批遊客湧入這個小村莊，將每間旅館都住滿了。
文法句型
a legion of + [plural noun]
用法筆記
Often used with a following 'of + noun' to specify the type of people. The tone is slightly formal or literary — in everyday conversation, 'a huge number of' or 'lots of' is more common.
3. a national organisation for people who have previously served in the armed force
退伍軍人協會
退役軍人組成的全國性組織
a national organisation for people who have previously served in the armed forces, such as the American Legion in the United States.
My grandfather joined the American Legion after returning from the war in Europe.
我的祖父從歐洲戰場回來後，就加入了美國退伍軍人協會。
proper noun: the American Legion
The local legion branch holds a ceremony every November to honour fallen soldiers.
當地的退伍軍人分會每年十一月舉行儀式，紀念陣亡的將士。
Veterans from different wars meet at the legion hall every Saturday morning for coffee.
來自不同戰爭的退伍軍人每週六早上在協會會館聚會喝咖啡。
The legion raised money to build a memorial for local soldiers killed in the conflict.
退伍軍人協會籌款為在戰爭中犧牲的當地軍人建造了一座紀念碑。
- veterans' association
a more general term; not tied to a specific named organisation
- ex-servicemen's club
less formal and more locally focused
文法句型
the [name] Legion
用法筆記
When it refers to a specific organisation, the word is usually capitalised ('the American Legion', 'the Royal British Legion'). Without a following name, it can mean the local branch ('the legion hall').