phalanx [ˈfeˌlæŋks, ˈfælˌæŋks]

例句:

• He notes that supernatural scourges a phalanx of ghosts, goblins and demons were believed to be lying in wait nearly everywhere.
  来自WSJ
• Unfortunately for Wilson, such a solid phalanx did not materialize.
  对威尔逊来说, 不幸的是这种团结并没有形成.
  
• He had ranked himself in the numerous phalanx of unbelievers.
  他一直象其它无数怀疑者一样持怀疑态度.
  
• At last , a phalanx of soldiers rescued us.
  一支密集队形的军队终于前来搭救了我们.
  
• Oliver regularly required improbable technique to escape the attentions of a phalanx of defenders.
  来自THETIMES
• I had to run bent double past a police phalanx protected by their riot shields.
  来自Western Morning News