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demobilization noun[ U ] formal(UK usuallydemobilisation)uk /diːˌməʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us /diːˌmoʊ.bəl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/ the action of releasing someone from one of the armed forces, especially at the end of a war: (尤指战争结束后的)退伍,复员 There was enormous popular pressure for the demobilization of the armed forces.公众施压强烈要求遣散军队。 On demobilization in 1945 he rejoined the company as sales director.1945年复员后,他重新加入公司担任销售总监。 See
demobilize This is the first time such a large scale demobilization has ever been carried out under war conditions. The President threatened the severest punishment for any rebels who disrupt the demobilization process. Former child soldiers have taken part in recent demobilization programs in countries from Asia to Latin America. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Joining or leaving the army absent without leave anti-draft buy buy someone out call call someone up commission conscript conscription demob desert deserter desertion draft draft dodger enlist join up re-enlist re-enlistment re-up |