squadron

飛行隊

軍用機と、その操縦や整備などを行う人々で構成される部隊。

やさしい英語で： An organized military group of aircraft and the people who fly and support them.

• The squadron returned to base.
• She commands a squadron of fighter aircraft.
• Two squadrons took part in the exercise.

使い方： a squadron of something (A squadron of fighters flew over the base.)

よく使う表現： fighter squadron, bomber squadron, squadron commander

戦隊

一人の指揮官のもとで一緒に行動する軍艦の集団。

やさしい英語で： A group of military ships working together under one commander.

• The squadron sailed at dawn.
• Three ships joined the naval squadron.
• An officer commanded the squadron during its coastal patrol.

使い方： a squadron of something (A squadron of warships guarded the harbour.)

類義語： flotilla

よく使う表現： naval squadron, squadron of ships, patrol squadron