sergeant
翻譯
中士, 警官
例句
The sergeant gave the soldiers their orders.
中士向士兵們下達了命令。
He was promoted to police sergeant.
他被提升為警官。
文法模式
a/the sergeant ((...)) 用作名詞 The sergeant is in charge.
Sergeant ((last name)) 與(姓氏)一起用作頭銜 Sergeant Smith reported for duty.
近義詞
同義詞: NCO (non-commissioned officer), officer
詞源
源自古法語「sergent」,來自拉丁語「servientem」(服務的)。它最初的意思是僕人或侍從。
記憶技巧
想像一個「stern sergeant」(嚴厲的警官)在下達命令。「serge」部分聽起來有點像「serve」(服務),這正是他們的職責。