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    Using 舰队 (jiànduì) to refer to "fleet"

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    Explanation

    舰队 means "fleet" and refers to a group of warships or naval vessels operating together. It is used in military and historical contexts when discussing naval forces.

    Examples

    • 一支庞大的舰队正在向港口驶来。

      yì zhī pángdà de jiànduì zhèngzài xiàng gǎngkǒu shǐ lái.

      A massive fleet is heading toward the port.

    • 这个国家的舰队在太平洋执行任务。

      zhège guójiā de jiànduì zài tàipíngyáng zhíxíng rènwù.

      This country's fleet is carrying out missions in the Pacific Ocean.

    • 他在舰队里服役了整整十年。

      tā zài jiànduì lǐ fúyì le zhěngzhěng shí nián.

      He served in the fleet for a full ten years.

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