military service

柯林斯词典

1. N-UNCOUNT If someone does military service they spend a period of time in the armed forces. 兵役[美国英语]
2. N-UNCOUNT Military service is a period of service in the armed forces that every man in certain countries has to do. 兵役期[oft with poss]
Many conscripts resent having to do their military service. 许多应征入伍者对被迫服兵役愤愤不平。