to bring together or organize people or things in order to achieve a particular aim

The fighting in the city followed reports of the rebels marshalling their forces in the countryside. 叛军在郊外集结力量的消息传出后，城内发生了战斗。

The company is marshalling its forces/resources for a long court case. 这家公司正集中力量／资源打一场旷日持久的官司。

They had marshalled an armada of 1,000 boats to help clear up the oil. 他们调集了1000条船来协助清理溢油。

It is unlikely that the rebels will be able to marshal as much firepower as the government troops. 叛军不太可能组织起和政府军同样强大的火力。

an official who is involved in the running of a public event

Marshals struggled in vain to prevent spectators rushing onto the racetrack. 组织者竭力想阻止观众冲到跑道上去，但根本没用。

someone who is involved in a public event, especially a famous person chosen to lead a parade

The parade's grand marshal carried an elaborately carved staff. 游行队伍的领队手持一根雕刻精美的指挥杖。

a government official who is responsible for putting the decisions of a law court into action

US marshals specialize in finding fugitives and escapees. 美国的执法官专职负责追查逃犯及越狱犯。

a title used for important officers in the armed forces of some countries

a field marshal/air vice marshal 陆军元帅／空军少将

Marshal Pétain 贝当元帅

[ as form of address ] Yes, Marshal. 是，元帅。

a title used for police or fire officers in some parts of the US

The deputy state fire marshal led the arson investigation. 州消防局副局长负责这起纵火案的调查。

[ as form of address ] Thank you, Marshal. 谢谢你，局长。