captain
UK/'kæptɪn/US/'kæptin/
A2
Definitions
n.
The person in command of a ship or aircraft.
船长；机长。
n.
The leader of a team or group.
队长；领队。
n.
A military rank of officer (above lieutenant).
（军衔）上尉；海军上校。
v.
To lead or command a team or ship.
担任……的队长；指挥，统领。
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishFrom Late Latin capitaneus, 'chief one' (capit 'head' + -aneus). The head of a group is the one in command, so a captain leads a ship, a team, or a company of soldiers. The 'head person' idea is the whole word.
Root capit still carries 24 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.team captain队长
- 2.ship's captain船长
- 3.captain of industry业界巨头
- 4.captain a team担任队长
Example Sentences
- 1.
The captain ordered the crew to abandon ship.
- 2.
She was named team captain for the season.
- 3.
He captained the side to three championships.