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travel far; conscript; levy; sign
Meanings
8 senses · 39 examplesverb
travel long distance (esp. military)
formalMost commonly used to describe military long-distance journeys.
The army embarked on a long journey.
The Long March was a great feat in Chinese revolutionary history.
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This expeditionary force traveled far to North Africa to fight.
The journey is long, but we will eventually reach the end.
Ancient poets often described the homesickness of soldiers on long journeys.
verb
go on a military campaign; conquer
formalRefers to sending armed forces to attack a territory or suppress an uprising.
The emperor ordered a military campaign to suppress the rebels.
He accumulated rich combat experience through numerous military campaigns across the country.
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The general led the army to campaign on the frontier.
This military campaign took three years to finally win.
Ancient emperors often led military campaigns in person to boost morale.
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conscript; enlist for military service
formalSpecifically refers to mandatory military recruitment by the government.
This country will conscript soldiers to replenish its army during wartime.
He answered the call and enlisted in the military, becoming a sailor.
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The military recruitment policy is adjusted every year to meet national defense needs.
Many young people choose to enlist in the military to serve their country.
The country abolished the mandatory military conscription system.
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levy; collect (taxes)
formalRefers to the government collecting taxes, fees, or other resources from citizens or organizations.
Tax authorities collect corporate income tax in accordance with the law.
This year's property tax collection standards have been adjusted.
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The government plans to levy fuel taxes to encourage green travel.
Enterprises that fail to pay taxes on time will face late payment fees.
Customs authorities collect tariffs on imported goods.
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expropriate; requisition land
formalRefers to the government temporarily or permanently taking private land or property for public use, usually with compensation.
The government expropriated suburban farmland to build a high-speed railway.
This land expropriation plan was opposed by local villagers.
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The state has the right to expropriate private property for public interests.
The developer will pay all land expropriation compensation funds.
verb
solicit; seek (opinions, works)
formalRefers to actively asking for submissions, opinions, or feedback from the public or specific groups.
The magazine is soliciting original short stories across the country.
The government publicly solicits public opinions on the new traffic regulations.
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This design competition solicits entries from around the world.
The school will solicit winter vacation social practice reports from students.
The program team is soliciting audience reviews after watching the show.
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prove; verify; confirm
formalRefers to using evidence or facts to support a claim or confirm the truth of something.
This historical document is sufficient to prove the authenticity of this legend.
This experimental result verified our theoretical hypothesis.
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His words are credible and well-supported, so we can fully trust them.
This ancient cultural relic can corroborate ancient metallurgy technology.
Footprints at the scene corroborated the suspect's time of committing the crime.
noun
sign; symptom; indication
neutralRefers to observable signs or phenomena that indicate a state, condition, or trend.
Fever is one of the typical symptoms of a cold.
Stock market declines are an important sign of an economic slowdown.
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This cultural relic has important historical characteristics.
This abnormal weather is a clear sign of climate change.
Doctors judge the patient's condition by observing their vital signs.