privateer
US /ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪr/
UK /ˌpraɪ.vəˈtɪər/
名词
1.
私掠船, 私掠船员
an armed ship owned and officered by private individuals holding a government commission and authorized for use in war, especially in the capture of enemy merchant shipping
示例:
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The privateer sailed under a letter of marque, attacking enemy vessels.
私掠船在私掠许可证下航行，攻击敌舰。
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Many historical novels feature daring privateers.
许多历史小说都以大胆的私掠船为特色。
2.
私掠船员, 私掠船长
the commander or a crew member of a privateer
示例:
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Captain Kidd was a famous privateer, though often accused of piracy.
基德船长是一位著名的私掠船员，尽管他经常被指控从事海盗活动。
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The privateers were granted permission to seize enemy ships.
私掠船员被授予扣押敌舰的许可。
动词
私有化, 授予私掠许可证
to equip and commission a privateer
示例:
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The government decided to privateer several merchant ships to bolster its naval power.
政府决定将几艘商船私有化，以增强其海军实力。
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During the war, many ships were privateered to harass enemy shipping lanes.
战争期间，许多船只被私有化，以骚扰敌方航运线。