armour
noun [ U ] UK (US armor) uk/ˈɑː.mər/ us/ˈɑːr.mɚ/
盔甲；（尤指护身的）铠甲
strong covering that protects something, especially the body
Police put on body armour before confronting the rioters. 警察镇压暴徒前穿上了防弹服。
In the past, knights used to wear suits of armour (= protective covering made of metal) in battle. 在过去，骑士作战时身着甲胄。
These grenades are able to pierce the armour of tanks. 这些手榴弹可以击穿坦克的装甲。
装甲车辆;装甲部队
military vehicles that are covered in strong metal to protect them from attack
The troops were backed by tanks, artillery, and other heavy armour. 部队有坦克、大炮以及其他的重型装甲战车作后盾。
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- These Roman soldiers would have worn armour made from overlapping bands of iron.
- The gun fires a shell capable of piercing the armour of an enemy tank.
- At the Tower of London we saw some amazing suits of armour.
- Why wasn't the police officer wearing body armour in such a dangerous situation?
- The museum contains a fine collection of medieval arms and armour.