noun🔗Share下士,伍长 A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private."The army unit consisted of privates, lance corporals, corporals, and sergeants. "这支部队由士兵、上等兵、下士和中士组成。militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share下士,伍长 A non-commissioned officer rank in the police force, below a sergeant but above a private or patrolman."The police station has several corporals who supervise the patrolmen and report to the sergeants. "警察局里有几位下士 (xiàshì),他们负责监督巡警,并向上士汇报工作。policegovernmentmilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share工头,领班。 A worker in charge of the wagonway, reporting to the deputy."The mine employed several corporals to oversee sections of the wagonway, each reporting any issues directly to the deputy in charge of transport. "矿上雇用了好几个工头来监管轨道运输的不同路段,他们会直接向负责运输的副手汇报问题。jobworkpositionindustryhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share圣体布,圣 linen 布 The white linen cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed; a communion cloth."The priest carefully laid the corporals on the altar before beginning the communion service. "神父在开始圣餐仪式前,小心地将圣体布铺放在祭坛上。religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading