sentry

'sentri

托福GRE Collins 1

n a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

n. 哨兵, 看守
vt. 设岗哨
vi. 站岗, 放哨

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sentry 源自拉丁语 sentire，意为“感知、感觉”，与“守卫”相关联，强调警觉和监视的含义。

例句

1. The sentry stood guard at the entrance of the camp.

哨兵在营地的入口处站岗。

2. Every night, a sentry patrols the area to ensure safety.

每晚，哨兵在该区域巡逻以确保安全。

3. The soldier was proud to be assigned as a sentry.

这名士兵为被分配为哨兵而感到自豪。