Singaporean Mandarin Database

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Gurkha Contingent

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释义

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尼泊尔籍雇佣兵，新加坡警察部队的一部分。简称“辜加”。

DEFINITION

Noun

Nepalese soldiers hired as mercenaries, a unit of the Singapore Police Force. Abbreviated as “辜加” in Mandarin.

由来

辜加与英国殖民地政府关系密切，当英国殖民地政府管制新加坡时，这些尼泊尔籍雇佣兵也随之而来，他们在第二次世界大战（1939至1945年）和日据时期（1942至1945年）作出了巨大的贡献。
1949年，辜加警察团（Gurkha Contingent）成立。作为新加坡警察部队（Singapore Police Force）重要的一部分，他们担任政府官员和贵宾的警卫。
辜加警察团目前仍由一名英国人员担任指挥官，延续了殖民时期的传统。这些雇佣兵在完成任期后，将回返尼泊尔的故居，并获得一笔终身退休金。
现今的辜加警察团仍对新加坡的执法作出重大的贡献，例如1998年的世界贸易部长会议（World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference）就由辜加警察团全权负责整体的保安。

ETYMOLOGY

The history of Gurkhas in Singapore can be traced to the British colonial era. When the British colonised Singapore, these Nepalese soldiers arrived with them. The Gurkhas made significant contributions to the country during the Second World War (1939–1945) and the Japanese Occupation (1942–1945).
In 1949, an official Gurkha Contingent was created, forming an important part of the Singapore Police Force. They were tasked with guarding Government officials and VIPs.
Following the tradition from the colonial era, the Gurkha Contingent is led by a British officer. When they have completed their term of service, these Nepalese soldiers return to Nepal with a lifelong pension.
Today, the Gurkha Contingent still plays an important role in Singapore’s law enforcement. For example, it was responsible for security cover during the World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference in 1998.

例句

隶属新加坡警察部队的辜加警察团庆祝成立70周年，李显龙总理走访辜加警察团，感谢他们多年来保卫新加坡，为我国的和平与治安做出了贡献。（《联合早报》，11/4/2019）

SAMPLE SENTENCE

The Gurkha Contingent, part of the Singapore Police Force, celebrated its 70th year of formation. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid a visit to the Gurkha Contingent, thanking them for protecting Singapore over the years and contributing to the peace and order of the country. (Lianhe Zaobao, 11/4/2019)

其他地区用语

啹喀兵（港）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

啹喀兵 (Hong Kong)