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Definition
Source of troops or military recruits.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal, historical, or military contexts, this term rarely appears in casual daily conversation. It functions as a collective noun referring to the pool of potential recruits or the availability of manpower for an army. When discussing modern recruitment or human resources in a non-military setting, other terms like 人手 or 勞動力 are far more natural.
Examples
This war has lasted a long time, and the source of troops is starting to run low.
How are they solving the problem of insufficient troop sources?
Related words
Common phrases
sufficient source of troops
insufficient source of troops
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Grammar guides
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