sir

🇬🇧 UK/sә:/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 3kA1

Definitions

n.

A polite or formal title used when addressing a man; a title before the name of a knight or baronet

先生(对男性的尊称);爵士(头衔)

v.

To address someone using the title "sir"

称某人为先生

🧩 Root Breakdown

sirother
=sir

Common Collocations

  • 1.yes, sir是的,长官
  • 2.dear sir尊敬的先生
  • 3.Sir + [name]……爵士
  • 4.excuse me, sir打扰一下,先生

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Excuse me, sir, you left your wallet on the counter.

  • 2.

    Sir Paul McCartney was knighted by the Queen for his contributions to music.

  • 3.

    Yes, sir, I will have the report ready by tomorrow morning.

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