amphibious demonstration
- noun
- /æmˈfɪbiəs ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/
- Specialized
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demostración anfibia
- The fleet conducted an amphibious demonstration along the enemy coast to draw attention away from the main landing site.
Examples
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The general ordered an amphibious demonstration to mislead the opposing forces before the real assault began.
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Historical records show that an amphibious demonstration was key to the success of the campaign.
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The army conducted an amphibious demonstration off the coast.
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Have you heard about the latest amphibious demonstration planned for next month?
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The fleet conducted an amphibious demonstration along the enemy coast to draw attention away from the main landing site.
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The general ordered an amphibious demonstration to mislead the opposing forces before the real assault began.
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Historical records show that an amphibious demonstration was key to the success of the campaign.
Synonyms
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6.3
A military display meant to scare or trick an enemy
A small attack from the sea to trick the enemy and draw troops away
How Aggressive
- Specialized
3
8.4
- Specialized
2
8.3
- Specialized
1
8.1
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'amphibious' = operating on land and water, plus 'demonstration' = an exhibition or show (in military contexts, a show of force). A B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings can infer this refers to a show/operation by land-and-sea forces intended to influence or intimidate the enemy, so no idiomatic knowledge is required.
Etymology
Amphibious demonstration may come from old military practice where amphibious (land-and-sea) forces made a demonstration (a show) by pretending to land on a beach. This show was meant to trick the enemy and 'draw them away' from the real attack, so today the phrase means a land-and-sea action meant to deceive.