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sentry

UK //ˈsentri//US //ˈsentri//

词源

源自法语 'sentinelle',可能进一步来自意大利语 'sentinella',意为'守卫'或'警戒者'。

noun

❶ 哨兵或卫兵,指在固定位置站岗放哨的士兵,负责警戒和防止敌人或入侵者进入。

“The sentry stood guard at the entrance of the military base.”

(哨兵在军事基地的入口处站岗。)

“A sentry spotted the intruders and raised the alarm.”

(一名哨兵发现了入侵者并拉响了警报。)

同义词:guard, watchman, sentry guard, lookout, sentinel

常见短语

on sentry duty — 指正在执行站岗或警戒任务的状态,通常用于描述士兵或警卫的工作。

“He was on sentry duty all night and couldn't sleep.”

(他整晚都在站岗,无法睡觉。)

stand sentry — 执行站岗或警戒的任务,强调在特定位置保持警觉。

“Two soldiers were ordered to stand sentry at the bridge.”

(两名士兵被命令在桥上站岗。)