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admiral

UK //ˈæd.mər.əl//US //ˈæd.mɚ.əl//

词源

源自阿拉伯语 'amīr al-baḥr'(意为“海上指挥官”),通过中世纪拉丁语 'amiralis' 传入英语。

noun

❶ 海军上将,是海军中的高级军官军衔,通常指挥舰队或担任重要军事职务。

“The admiral commanded the fleet during the battle.”

(海军上将在战斗中指挥舰队。)

“He was promoted to admiral after years of distinguished service.”

(在多年的杰出服役后,他被提升为海军上将。)

❶ 某些国家海军中的最高军衔,相当于其他军种的将军。

“He retired as a four-star admiral.”

(他以四星海军上将的军衔退役。)

“The admiral attended the international naval conference.”

(海军上将参加了国际海军会议。)

同义词:naval officer, commander, fleet admiral

常见短语

admiral of the fleet — 舰队元帅,某些国家海军中的最高军衔,相当于陆军元帅。

“He was appointed Admiral of the Fleet in recognition of his service.”

(他被任命为舰队元帅以表彰他的贡献。)

vice admiral — 海军中将,海军军衔中低于上将但高于少将的军衔。

“The vice admiral will take command of the Pacific fleet.”

(海军中将将接管太平洋舰队。)