legion
n
1
(a) battle unit of the ancient Roman army 古罗马军团
Caesar's legions 凯撒军团.
(b) special military unit, esp of volunteers serving in the army of another country 特殊军团; (尤指志愿服务於他国军队中的)外籍军团
the French Foreign Legion 法国军队中的外籍军团.
2 large number of people 大批的人
This new film will please his legions of admirers. 这部新电影将得到他的广大影迷的欢迎. legion, adj [pred 作表语]
(rhet 修辞) very many; numerous 极多; 大批
Their crimes are legion. 他们的罪行罄竹难书.
I just can't bring myself to spend a month's salary on a pair of shoes.
我才不愿意把一个月的薪水花在一双鞋上。
This company is growing by leaps and bounds, and the way to keep growing.
这个公司正在迅速发展,保持成长。
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether