"commodores" in Chinese (Simplified)
准将游艇俱乐部会长
Definition
“Commodores” 是 “commodore” 的复数,表示一种高于船长低于海军上将的海军军衔,也指游艇俱乐部的会长。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
主要用于海军或游艇会场合。在日常英语中“commodores”很少见,除非指多个军官或流行乐团“The Commodores”。不要和“commander”混淆。
Examples
The navy promoted two new commodores last year.
去年海军晋升了两名新的**准将**。
Several yacht clubs elected new commodores this spring.
今年春天几家游艇俱乐部选出了新的**会长**。
The commodores gathered for an important meeting.
**准将**们聚集开了一个重要会议。
Back in the day, commodores played a key role in naval battles.
过去,**准将**在海战中发挥了关键作用。
I read a book about famous commodores and their adventures at sea.
我读过一本关于著名**准将**及其海上冒险的书。
Did you know the band The Commodores got their name from a naval rank?
你知道乐队The **Commodores**的名字来自海军军衔吗?