n. a commissioned military officer
n. an officer in a police force
n. an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade
n. 中尉, 助理人员, 副官
1. The lieutenant led the team during the mission.
中尉在任务中带领了团队。
2. She was promoted to lieutenant after her excellent performance.
她因出色的表现被晋升为中尉。
3. The lieutenant gave orders to the soldiers in the field.
中尉在战场上向士兵下达命令。