ensign

'ensain
GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
n. colors flown by a ship to show its nationality

中文翻译

n. 旗, 海军少尉, 徽章

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Collins 星级
24,091
BNC 频率
21,714
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记忆技巧

ensign 的词根是 sign,意为“标志”或“信号”,前缀 en- 表示“使”或“进入”,合起来可以理解为“成为标志的人”,在军事中指的是升旗的军官。

例句

1. The ensign flew proudly at the top of the flagpole.
旗帜骄傲地在旗杆顶端飘扬。
2. He was promoted to ensign after completing his training.
他在完成训练后被晋升为军官。
3. The ensign represents our country in the naval fleet.
这面军旗代表着我们国家在海军舰队中的身份。

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