"corporals" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 下士（军衔）

Definition

“Corporals” 指的是军衔高于列兵、低于中士的士兵的复数形式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Corporals” 为复数名词，指特定军衔的多人。不要和表示“身体的”意思的 “corporal” 混淆。常用于军事、有时也见于警察系统。

Examples

Two corporals led the training session.

两名**下士**带领了训练课。

The army has several corporals in each unit.

陆军每个单位都有几个**下士**。

Both corporals received medals for their bravery.

两名**下士**因英勇获得了奖章。

The corporals handled most of the daily routines in the barracks.

**下士**们负责营房的大部分日常事务。

After the inspection, the corporals briefed their teams.

检查后，**下士**们向各自的小组汇报了情况。

There was competition among the corporals to become sergeants.

**下士**们之间为晋升为中士而竞争。