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naval

UK/'neɪv(ə)l/US/'neivl/
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Definitions

adj.

Of or relating to a navy, warships, or sea warfare.

海军的;军舰的;海战的。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
navship, sail
+
-alrelating to, having the nature of
=naval

nav (ship) + -al (relating to) = relating to ships/the navy. The adjective form of navy.

Root nav still carries 17 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.naval base海军基地
  • 2.naval officer海军军官
  • 3.naval fleet海军舰队
  • 4.naval power海军力量

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The naval base houses three aircraft carriers.

  • 2.

    He rose to the rank of naval officer.

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