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privates

UK //ˈpraɪvɪts//US //ˈpraɪvɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'privatus'(私人的),通过古法语 'privat' 进入英语,军事义项首次记录于16世纪。

noun

❶ 指军队中的士兵,尤指最低军衔的普通士兵,区别于军官。常用于军事语境中表示基层作战人员。

“The general inspected the privates during morning drill.”

(将军在晨练时检阅了列兵们。)

“After training, he was promoted from private to corporal.”

(训练结束后,他从列兵晋升为下士。)

❶ 委婉说法,指人体私密部位(生殖器)。常见于医学或正式场合的含蓄表达。

“The doctor asked him to cover his privates during the examination.”

(医生检查时让他遮盖住私处。)

“The swimsuit provides adequate coverage for your privates.”

(这件泳衣能妥善遮挡你的私密部位。)

同义词:soldiers, enlisted men, genitals, private parts

常见短语

in private — 私下地,表示在没有旁人的场合或保密状态下进行某事。

“The CEO spoke to her in private after the meeting.”

(会议结束后,首席执行官私下与她谈话。)