sergeant

sergeant
[ˈsɑːdʒ(ə)nt]
noun
  1. a rank of non-commissioned officer in the army or air force, above corporal and below staff sergeant
    军士;(陆军或空军)中士
    ■(Brit.)a police officer ranking below an inspector
    (英)巡佐;警察小队长
    ■(US)a police officer ranking below a lieutenant
    (美)(警察)少尉
派生
sergeancy
( pl. -ies)
noun(pl. -ies)
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French sergent, from Latin servient- 'serving', from the verb servire. Early use was as a general term meaning 'attendant, servant' and 'common soldier'; the term was later applied to specific official roles
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