changing of the guard

短语

词形变化

changings of the guard 复数 changings of the guard

别名

change of the guard changing of the guards

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A ceremony during which the soldiers or other officials guarding a major government building or state residence, especially Buckingham Palace in England, are replaced by a new shift.

  2. 2.

    Any situation in which an individual or group charged with a task or responsibilities in an organization is replaced by another individual or group.

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