ensign
US /ˈen.sən/
UK /ˈen.sən/
名词
1.
旗, 军旗
a flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality
示例:
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The ship flew the national ensign proudly.
这艘船自豪地升起了国旗。
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The regiment's ensign was carried at the front of the parade.
团旗在游行队伍的最前面。
2.
少尉
a commissioned officer of the lowest rank in the US Navy, equivalent to a second lieutenant in the army
示例:
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He was promoted to ensign after graduating from the naval academy.
他从海军学院毕业后晋升为少尉。
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The young ensign was eager to prove himself in battle.
这位年轻的少尉渴望在战斗中证明自己。