lieutenant
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/luːˈtenənt/
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/lefˈtenənt/
a middle-ranking officer in the military
The lieutenant led the soldiers into battle.
中尉带领士兵们投入战斗。
an officer just below a higher rank
The lieutenant colonel commanded the regiment.
中校指挥了该团。
a high-ranking police officer in the US
The police lieutenant investigated the crime.
警督调查了这起犯罪案件。
a helper or substitute for someone in charge
She served as the manager's lieutenant during his absence.
在经理缺席期间,她担任其副手。