commodore

commodore
[ˈkɒmədɔː]
noun
  1. a naval rank above captain and below rear admiral, generally given temporarily to an officer commanding a squadron or division of a fleet
    海军准将(一般临时授予中队或分舰队指挥官)
    ■the president of a yacht club
    游艇俱乐部主席
    ■the senior captain of a shipping line
    航运公司的资深船长
语源
  1. late 17th cent.: probably from Dutch komandeur, from French commandeur 'commander'
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