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sir

/ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪɹ/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/

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noun

先生，长官

A man of a higher rank or position.

Examples :

"The school principal, a respected sir, addressed the students. "

那位备受尊敬的校长先生，一位长官模样的人物，向学生们发表了讲话。

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noun

先生，长官

A respectful term of address to a man of higher rank or position, particularly:

Examples :

"The new student addressed the teacher, saying, "Sir, I have a question about the assignment." "

那个新生对老师说：“老师，我对作业有个问题。”

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noun

先生, 老师。

A respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown.

Examples :

"Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?"

先生，请问您知道去美术馆的路吗？

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verb

称呼…为先生

To address (someone) using "sir".

Examples :

"The teacher sirred the student for asking a question during class. "

因为学生上课提问，老师就称呼他为先生。

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