a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army, often motivated by payment rather than ideological or national allegiance
雇佣兵
a temporary stoppage or truce in hostilities between parties engaged in a war or conflict
停火
a defensive barrier erected during wartime to obstruct enemy movement and provide protection for defending forces
路障
a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel
营
the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies
间谍活动
a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group
游击队员
a military strategy or capability designed to dissuade an adversary from aggression
威慑力
projectiles, bullets, shells, or explosive devices used in firearms, artillery, or other weapons
弹药
a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force
投石机
an early firearm with a long barrel, used by infantry from the 16th to 18th centuries
火枪
a short-barreled, muzzle-loaded artillery piece that fires explosive shells at high angles for close-range support
迫击炮
a public fight involving a group of people, typically causing a disturbance or public disorder
斗殴
an attack by aircraft, typically involving the dropping of bombs, on a location or a series of locations
空袭
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
桥头堡
a group of military personnel stationed in a specific location or military base, often for the purpose of defending it
驻军
to steal goods from a place or person, especially during times of war, chaos, or civil disorder
掠夺
to attack ground targets, such as enemy troops or installations, with gunfire from low-flying aircraft
扫射
to maneuver around the side of an enemy force, position, or defensive line in order to gain a tactical advantage
包抄