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legion

/ˈlidʒən/

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1 · noun

a large group of soldiers, especially in ancient Rome

军团

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A Roman legion once guarded the road through the mountains.
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一支罗马军团曾守卫穿越群山的道路。
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Pronunciation: /ˈlidʒən/

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