be routed and scattered
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to be routed and scattered; to flee in disarray
formalSpecifically describes the defeat and subsequent scattering/disorganized retreat of a military force or organized group. Often found in historical or military narratives.
Dí敌
jūn军
zài在
měng猛
liè烈
de的
pào炮
huǒ火
xià下
xùn迅
sù速
kuì溃
sàn散
。
The enemy forces quickly routed and scattered under the heavy artillery fire.
Nà那
cì次
zhàn战
yì役
hòu后
，
cán残
yú余
shì势
lì力
sì四
chù处
kuì溃
sàn散
。
After that battle, the remaining forces were scattered in all directions.
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Háo毫
wú无
jì纪
lǜ律
de的
jūn军
duì队
yī一
chù触
jí即
kuì溃
sàn散
。
An army without discipline will be routed and scattered at the first contact.