Академический IELTS (Уровень 8 и Выше) - War

a very large assembled fleet of military warships operating under a unified command

армада

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance

наемник

a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict

прекращение огня

a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces

баррикада, защитное сооружение

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

батальон

the military unit that is a subdivision of a company with a lieutenant in charge

взвод

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

шпионаж

an unexpected, illegal, and often violent attempt to change a government

переворот

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

партизан

a fierce and intense attack, often with the goal of overwhelming the opponent

нападение, нашествие

the military equipment and weaponry used by a country or military force

вооружение

big heavy guns that are attached on top of moving wheels or tracks

артиллерия

a building where military equipment are stored or manufactured

склад оружия

a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression

сдерживающий фактор, дисуасия

projectiles, bullets, shells, or explosive devices used in firearms, artillery, or other weapons

боеприпасы

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

катапульта

a portable rocket launcher designed for use against tanks and armored vehicles

базука, ракетница

to thrust or strike with a long-pointed weapon

пронзать копьем

fragments from an explosion, causing damage to surroundings

осколки, шрапнель

an early firearm with a long barrel, used by infantry from the 16th to 18th centuries

мушкет

a short-barreled, muzzle-loaded artillery piece that fires explosive shells at high angles for close-range support

миномет

a public fight involving a group of people, typically causing a disturbance or public disorder

потасовка, беспорядки

an attack by aircraft, typically involving the dropping of bombs, on a location or a series of locations

авиаудар, воздушная атака

an extremely brutal act, especially in war

зверство

a secured area on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, established by military forces to serve as a base for further operations

плацдарм, тоже место для операций

an individual who is forced to flee from a dangerous place or region

эвакуируемый

a group of military personnel stationed in a specific location or military base, often for the purpose of defending it

гарнизон

to carry out a sudden and intense military attack

молниеносная напасть

to plunder, typically during times of war or civil unrest

грабить

to steal goods from a place or person, especially during times of war, chaos, or civil disorder

грабить, разорять

to attack ground targets, such as enemy troops or installations, with gunfire from low-flying aircraft

обстреливать, дробить

to maneuver around the side of an enemy force, position, or defensive line in order to gain a tactical advantage

обойти, выйти в обход

to destroy someone or something completely

уничтожать

to defeat someone completely and decisively

побеждать