Manning Meaning in English
word · lemma: man
释义
'Manning' means providing people to operate or be present at a place, such as a post, machine, or station, often as part of a duty or operation.
用法与细微差别
Used formally, often in military, technical, or organizational contexts ('manning the desk', 'manning a ship'). Can refer to any gender, despite 'man' in the root. Not interchangeable with 'managing.' Usually used in passive or continuous forms. Common with locations, stations, or equipment.
例句
The soldiers are manning the guard post tonight.
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She is manning the reception desk today.
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Engineers are manning the control room during the test.
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We need more people manning the phones during lunch hours.
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There’s always someone manning the front door, even late at night.
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He’s been manning the radio all morning waiting for a message.
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