He says they are like a standing army that you only deploy in times of crisis.

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They didn't want a large standing army.

他们不想要这样大型的常备军

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Here's a hoplite standing like this, and when he comes into contact with the opposing army, he will presumably strike down in this way.

这儿有个重步兵这样站着,当在战场中遭遇敌人时,他应该会这样刺下去

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