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captaincy

🇬🇧 UK/'kæptənsi/🇺🇸 US
C2

Definitions

n.

The rank, position, or period of service as a captain.

队长(舰长、上尉)的职位或任期

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
captake, seize, hold
+
tainhold, keep
+
cystate, quality
=captaincy

Common Collocations

  • 1.assume captaincy担任队长
  • 2.during his captaincy在他任队长期间

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    His captaincy lasted five successful seasons.

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