
sergeants
词源
源自中古法语'sergent',原意为'仆人'或'官员',后演变为军事和执法领域的职位称谓。
noun
❶ 军士的复数形式,指军队中军衔低于军官但高于普通士兵的士官,负责指挥小队或协助管理部队日常事务。
“The sergeants trained the new recruits in basic combat skills.”
(军士们负责训练新兵的基础战斗技能。)
“Three sergeants were promoted for their outstanding leadership.”
(三名军士因表现出色的领导能力而获得晋升。)
❶ 警察系统中警长的复数形式,指警衔高于普通警员但低于督察的警官,通常负责巡逻小组或案件调查。
“The police sergeants coordinated the search operation in the neighborhood.”
(警长们协调了社区内的搜查行动。)
“Two sergeants from the narcotics unit led the drug bust.”
(缉毒组的两名警长主导了这次毒品突袭行动。)
常见短语
drill sergeants — 训练军士,特指负责新兵基础训练的严厉教官,以高标准和严格纪律著称。
“The drill sergeants shouted commands as the recruits marched in formation.”
(训练军士们喊着口令,新兵们列队行进。)
staff sergeants — 参谋军士,军衔高于普通军士的中级士官,通常担任排副或技术专家职务。
“The staff sergeants advised the lieutenant on tactical deployments.”
(参谋军士们为中尉提供战术部署建议。)