lieutenant
🇬🇧 UK/lef'tenәnt/🇺🇸 US
B1
Definitions
n.
A junior commissioned military officer rank; a person who acts as deputy or assistant to someone in authority
中尉,少尉;副手,助理
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.first lieutenant上尉
- 2.second lieutenant中尉
- 3.lieutenant governor副州长
Example Sentences
- 1.
The lieutenant reported directly to the commanding officer.
- 2.
She served as lieutenant governor during her political career.