Definition of boot camp

boot campnoun

trại huấn luyện

/ˈbuːt kæmp//ˈbuːt kæmp/

The term "boot camp" originated during World War II to describe the intense and rigorous military training received by newly recruited soldiers before being deployed to the frontlines. The phrase "boot camp" was coined for the literal purpose of polishing the boots of new recruits, signifying the rigorous and strict training they underwent to prepare them for combat. However, over time, the term "boot camp" came to refer to any intense, immersive, and rigorous training program designed to quickly and significantly improve skills, knowledge, and attitudes in a short period. Today, "boot camp" is commonly used outside of military contexts, such as in fitness, business, and academic settings, to refer to intensive training programs that aim to quickly and dramatically improve outcomes.

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a training camp for new members of the armed forces, where they have to work hard

trại huấn luyện dành cho những thành viên mới của lực lượng vũ trang, nơi họ phải làm việc chăm chỉ

Example:
  • He had recently graduated from Marine Corps boot camp.

    Anh ấy vừa mới tốt nghiệp trại huấn luyện của Thủy quân Lục chiến.

a type of prison for young criminals where there is strict discipline

một loại nhà tù dành cho tội phạm trẻ tuổi, nơi có kỷ luật nghiêm ngặt

a short course of very hard physical training

một khóa đào tạo thể chất rất khó khăn trong thời gian ngắn

Example:
  • I joined a boot camp to get fit.

    Tôi tham gia trại huấn luyện để rèn luyện sức khỏe.

  • You can cram for the exam at a one-week boot camp.

    Bạn có thể ôn luyện cho kỳ thi tại trại huấn luyện kéo dài một tuần.