lieutenant
US /luːˈten.ənt/
UK /lefˈten.ənt/
名词
1.
中尉, 少尉
a rank of officer in the army, navy, and air force, below captain
示例:
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The lieutenant led his platoon through the dense jungle.
中尉带领他的排穿过茂密的丛林。
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She was promoted to lieutenant after years of dedicated service.
经过多年尽职尽责的服务,她被提升为中尉。
2.
警官, 中尉
a police officer of high rank, below captain
示例:
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The detective reported to Lieutenant Miller about the ongoing investigation.
侦探向米勒中尉汇报了正在进行的调查。
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As a police lieutenant, she was responsible for supervising a team of officers.
作为一名警察中尉,她负责监督一个警官团队。