the Volunteer Reserve Forces
noun🔊/ðə ˌvɒləntɪə rɪˈzɜːv fɔːsɪz/
🔊/ðə ˌvɑːləntɪr rɪˈzɜːrv fɔːrsɪz/
[plural]the parts of the British armed forces for people who are volunteers and train in their free time so they can be used in a national emergency （英国）志愿兵员预备役部队