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reconnoitre

/ree-kuh-noi-ter, rek-uh-/US // ˌri kəˈnɔɪ tər, ˌrɛk ə- //UK // (ˌrɛkəˈnɔɪtə) //

侦察,勘察,侦查,侦察员

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  1. 1

    re·con·noi·tred, re·con·noi·tring.Chiefly British.

    • : reconnoiter.

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Examples

  • As soon as they had gotten clear of the reefs, they did not stop to reconnoitre the camp, but pushed by at full speed.

  • The instant the French had landed a regiment, a company was pushed on to reconnoitre—skirmishers or pickets were sent on in front.

  • While waiting the return of his aids, he went to the top of the college to reconnoitre the surrounding country.

  • Thinking it as well to be prepared, he quietly loaded his gun, and then rose up to reconnoitre.

  • He advanced very cautiously, and arrived at a large tree, behind which he remained to reconnoitre.