
captain
/ˈkæptɪn/
CEFR level B1Topic SportWord #2602 in the learning path
队长;船长;机长
Definitions
n. The leader of a team or person commanding a vessel.
队长;船长;机长
v. To lead a team or command a ship.
担任队长;率领
n. An officer holding a particular rank in the armed forces.
陆军上尉;海军上校
Example
Our captain gathered the team before the final match.
决赛前,我们的队长把全队召集到一起。
A team captain can encourage cooperation by ensuring that every player feels valued and included.
队长可以通过确保每位队员都感到受到重视和接纳来促进合作。
Collocations
- team captain
- ship's captain
- captain a team
Word family
- captaincy (n.)
Usage tip
军衔含义随军种变化;海军中通常指上校。
FAQ
- What does captain mean?
- The leader of a team or person commanding a vessel. To lead a team or command a ship. An officer holding a particular rank in the armed forces.
- How is captain pronounced?
- UK /ˈkæptɪn/, US /ˈkæptɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.