“后备部队”常见的英文表达是 “reserve forces” 或 “reserve troops”。
reserve forces:更侧重于指整体的后备军事力量,是一个较为宽泛、正式的术语,常用于军事战略、国防规划等语境。例如:The government plans to expand the reserve forces to enhance national defense capabilities.(政府计划扩充后备部队以增强国防能力。)
reserve troops:更具体地指那些处于待命状态、随时可被调用的部队人员。例如:The reserve troops were called up to reinforce the front line.(后备部队被征召以加强前线力量。 )