"centurion" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 百夫长

Definition

百夫长是古罗马军队中的高级军官，通常指挥大约一百名士兵。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“百夫长”多用于描述古罗马历史或学术场合，不用于现代军队。常见于历史资料、纪录片或影视中。

Examples

The centurion led his soldiers into battle.

**百夫长**带领士兵们上了战场。

In ancient Rome, a centurion was very respected.

在古罗马，**百夫长**非常受人尊敬。

A centurion controlled about one hundred men.

一个**百夫长**指挥大约一百名士兵。

The movie's main character is a retired centurion living quietly in the countryside.

这部电影的主角是一位在乡村安静生活的退休**百夫长**。

Some historians debate how much authority a centurion really had in the Roman army.

有些历史学家争论**百夫长**在罗马军队中到底有多大的权力。

If you visit Rome, you might see actors dressed as centurions near the Colosseum for tourists.

如果你去罗马旅游，可能会在斗兽场附近看到扮成**百夫长**的演员。