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lieutenants

UK /lefˈten.ənt/US /luːˈten.ənt/

词源

源自法语 'lieutenant',由 'lieu'(代替)和 'tenant'(持有)组成,意为“代替上级的人”。

noun

❶ 中尉,军衔的一种,通常指陆军或海军中低于上尉的军官。

“The lieutenant led his platoon into battle.”

(中尉带领他的排投入战斗。)

“She was promoted to lieutenant after five years of service.”

(服役五年后,她被提升为中尉。)

❶ 副手,指协助上级工作的人,通常用于警察或消防部门。

“The police lieutenant coordinated the investigation.”

(警督协调了调查工作。)

“She worked closely with her lieutenant to solve the case.”

(她与她的副手密切合作破案。)

同义词:deputy, assistant, second-in-command

常见短语

lieutenant colonel — 中校,军衔的一种,位于上校之下,少校之上。

“The lieutenant colonel commanded the battalion.”

(中校指挥了该营。)

lieutenant governor — 副州长,指美国某些州中协助州长工作的人。

“The lieutenant governor will take over if the governor is unable to serve.”

(如果州长无法履职,副州长将接任。)