"frigate" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 护卫舰

Definition

护卫舰是一种中型军舰，通常用于海军保护其他舰船和巡逻海域。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Frigate”主要用于海军和军事语境。历史上指快速的帆船，如今指现代军舰。不要与“驱逐舰”（destroyer）或“巡洋舰”（cruiser）混淆。

Examples

The navy bought a new frigate last year.

海军去年购买了一艘新**护卫舰**。

A frigate often escorts bigger ships.

**护卫舰**常常护送更大的舰船。

I saw a frigate at the naval museum.

我在海军博物馆看到了**护卫舰**。

The frigate sailed ahead to check for danger.

**护卫舰**提前航行以侦查危险。

During the storm, the frigate kept radio contact with the fleet.

暴风雨中，**护卫舰**与舰队保持无线电联络。

It’s not every day you get to see a historic frigate up close.

不是每天都有机会近距离看到历史**护卫舰**。