Rear-guards

Перевод слова "rear-guards" на Русский язык

Существительное

rear-guards множ.

rear-guard

rear-guards множ.

Military term; also used figuratively

Военный термин; также переносное значение

The rear-guard held the narrow pass while the main force withdrew.

Арьергард удерживал узкий проход, пока основные силы отходили.

Дополнительные переводы

тыловой отряд

Менее формальный описательный вариант

Существительное

A detachment of troops posted at the rear of a main body, especially to protect it during retreat or advance.

The rear-guard held the narrow pass while the main force withdrew.

Figuratively, the segment of a group that resists change and clings to traditional ideas.

The educational reforms were opposed by a vocal rear-guard of conservative professors.

Прилагательное

Relating to or characteristic of a rear guard; undertaken defensively to delay or prevent an enemy or unwanted change.

They mounted a rear-guard action to slow the takeover bid.