Wordiyosecond-in-command
🇬🇧 UK🇺🇸 US
Definitions
n.
The person who ranks directly below the leader or commander in an organization.
副指挥官；副主管；二把手
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishsecond-in-commandother
=second-in-command
Common Collocations
- 1.serve as second-in-command担任副指挥官
- 2.appoint a second-in-command任命副主管
- 3.deputy second-in-command副手中的副手
- 4.[effective second-in-command]实际上的二把手
Example Sentences
- 1.
As second-in-command, she took charge whenever the director was away.
- 2.
The general's second-in-command coordinated the troops during the crisis.
- 3.
He was promoted to second-in-command after years of dedicated service.