
command
词源
源自中古英语commaunden,来自古法语comander,最终源于拉丁语commandare(com- '完全' + mandare '委托,命令')。
noun
❶ 下达的正式指令或命令,通常由权威人士发出,要求他人执行特定行动。
“The general gave a command to attack at dawn.”
(将军下达了拂晓进攻的命令。)
“She refused to obey his commands.”
(她拒绝服从他的命令。)
❶ 对某领域的掌控或精通程度,尤指语言或技能方面的熟练运用能力。
“She has an excellent command of French.”
(她的法语运用非常娴熟。)
“His command of the subject impressed everyone.”
(他对这个课题的掌握程度令所有人印象深刻。)
verb
❶ 以权威身份正式要求某人做某事,通常带有必须服从的意味。
“The officer commanded his troops to advance.”
(军官命令部队前进。)
“The king commanded that the prisoner be released.”
(国王下令释放囚犯。)
常见短语
at someone's command — 随时可供某人支配或使用,表示完全处于某人的控制之下。
“The entire fleet was at the admiral's command.”
(整个舰队都听候海军上将调遣。)
command performance — 应统治者或重要人物要求特别举行的演出,后泛指任何重要场合的表演。
“The ballet company gave a command performance for the visiting dignitaries.”
(芭蕾舞团为来访的贵宾举行了专场演出。)