armour
armour
ar∙mour / ˈɑrmə ; ˈɑ:mə /
◙noun [U] [BrE] ;armor [AmE]
1. metal or leather clothing that protects your body, worn by soldiers in battles in past times
• 〔旧时士兵在战斗中穿的〕盔甲:
»a knight wearing asuit of armour
全身披挂的骑士
2. a strong metal layer that protects military vehicles
• 装甲:
»armour-clad warships
装甲战舰
3. a strong layer or shell that protects some plants and animals
• 〔某些动植物的〕硬壳，硬皮
--› see a chink in sb's armour at CHINK ¹ (3)
--› see a knight in shining armour at KNIGHT ¹ (4)
