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mercenary

/ˈmɝsəˌnɛri/

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1 · noun

a soldier hired to fight for money

雇佣兵

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The general hired a mercenary to guard the supply route.
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将军雇了一名雇佣兵守卫补给路线。
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Pronunciation: /ˈmɝsəˌnɛri/

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