commander
/kəˈmɑːndə/ · /kəˈmændər/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4867 in the learning path
指挥官
Definitions
n. an officer responsible for directing a military unit or operation
指挥官
Example
The commander asked the crew to check their equipment.
指挥官要求队员检查装备。
During disaster relief operations, the military commander coordinated transport to deliver essential supplies to isolated communities.
在救灾行动中，军事指挥官协调运输，向与外界隔绝的社区运送必需物资。
Collocations
- military commander
- naval commander
- commander-in-chief
Word family
- command (v.)
- command (n.)
- commanding (adj.)
Usage tip
泛指指挥官；作具体军衔时，级别因国家而异。
FAQ
- What does commander mean?
- an officer responsible for directing a military unit or operation
- How is commander pronounced?
- UK /kəˈmɑːndə/, US /kəˈmændər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
