late 14c., "a putting in writing," from Middle French conscription, from Latin conscriptionem (nominative conscriptio) "a drawing up of a list, enrollment, a levying of soldiers," from conscribere "to enroll," from com- "with" (see com-) + scribere "to write" (see script (n.)).
Meaning "enlistment of soldiers" is from 1520s; the sense "compulsory enlistment for military service" (1800) is traceable to the French Republic act of Sept. 5, 1798. Technically, a conscription is the enrollment of a fixed number by lot, with options of providing a substitute.
双语例句
1. They said the present system of military conscription should be phased out.
他们说，当前的征兵体系应当逐步废除。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Many young men are trying to get away from compulsory military conscription.
很多年轻人试图逃避强制征兵的政策。
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3. All adult males will be liable for conscription.
所有成年男子都有义务应征入伍。
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4. He was rejected by the conscription office because he was under age.
征兵办公室没有接受他,因为他还未成年.
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5. The reintroduction of conscription sparked off a major rebellion.
