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词汇 Black and Tans
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Definition of Black and Tans in English:

Black and Tans

proper noun
  • An armed force recruited by the British government to fight Sinn Fein in Ireland in 1920–1. Their harsh methods caused an outcry in Britain and America.

    爱尔兰“黑棕部队”(英国政府1920-1921年招募的军队,用以镇压爱尔兰新芬党;其严厉手段在英国和美国引起强烈抗议)

Origin

So named because of the mixture of military khaki and black constabulary colours of their uniform.

Definition of Black and Tans in US English:

Black and Tans

proper noun
  • An armed force recruited by the British government to fight Sinn Fein in Ireland in 1920–21. Their harsh methods caused an outcry in Britain and the US.

    爱尔兰“黑棕部队”(英国政府1920-1921年招募的军队,用以镇压爱尔兰新芬党;其严厉手段在英国和美国引起强烈抗议)

Origin

So named because of the mixture of military khaki and black constabulary colors of their uniform.

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