"generalissimo" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 总司令

Definition

总司令是军队中最高级别的军官，通常指挥一个国家的所有武装力量，尤其是在战争时期或独裁政权下。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于历史或政治语境，形容完全掌控军队的最高军事领袖（如西班牙的佛朗哥）。正式且书面，日常生活中不常用，别与普通的“将军”混淆。“将军”是较低军衔。

Examples

The generalissimo led the country's army into battle.

**总司令**带领国家军队投入战斗。

A generalissimo has more power than a normal general.

**总司令**比普通的将军拥有更大的权力。

In history, only a few people have become generalissimo.

历史上只有极少数人成为**总司令**。

He ruled with absolute authority as the country's generalissimo.

他以国家**总司令**的身份实行绝对统治。

During the war, the generalissimo made all the important decisions.

战争期间，**总司令**做出了所有重要决定。

People feared speaking against the generalissimo, knowing his power was unmatched.

人们害怕反对**总司令**，因为大家都知道他的权力无人能及。