ensign

ensign
[ˈɛnsʌɪn]
noun
  1. a flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality
    旗；（尤指）军旗，舰旗
    ■(archaic)a sign or emblem of a particular thing
    (古)标志，象征
    all the ensigns of our greatness.
    所有体现我们伟大的象征。
  2. the lowest rank of commissioned officer in the US and some other navies, above chief warrant officer and below lieutenant
    海军少尉
    ■(historical)the lowest rank of commissioned infantry officer in the British army
    (史)步兵少尉
    ■(historical)a standard-bearer
    (史)掌旗官
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语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French enseigne, from Latin insignia 'signs of office' (see insignia). Compare with ancient
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