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centurion

UK /senˈtjʊə.ri.ən/US /senˈtʊr.i.ən/

词源

源自拉丁语 'centurio',来自 'centum'(百),指指挥约百名士兵的军官。

noun

❶ 古罗马军队中的百夫长,负责指挥约80名士兵的军官,是罗马军团中的核心指挥角色。

“The centurion led his century into battle with great courage.”

(这位百夫长率领他的百人队英勇地投入战斗。)

“Promotion to centurion was a great honor in the Roman army.”

(晋升为百夫长在罗马军队中是一项巨大的荣誉。)

同义词:officer, commander, leader

常见短语

centurion's staff — 百夫长的权杖,象征其指挥权的木棍,用于惩罚士兵或指挥作战。

“The centurion's staff was both a symbol of authority and a practical tool.”

(百夫长的权杖既是权威的象征,也是实用的工具。)