| 单词 | five-star general |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfive-star general 3. Chiefly U.S. Having the highest military rank, indicated by five stars on the holder's uniform. Chiefly in five-star general. Cf. star n.1 10c. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > leader or commander > officer or soldier of rank > [adjective] > high-ranking high-ranking1850 brass-hatted1858 five-star1942 two-star1951 1942 San Antonio (Texas) Sunday Light 14 June 1/7 Five-star generals, gold-braided admirals,..and post-war champions bared their heads as the jaunty crew of young warriors swung down Pennsylvania Avenue. 1951 I. Shaw Troubled Air xxii. 380 It doesn't make any difference..whether a five-star general or an ambassador to England sat next to you. 1966 News (Frederick, Maryland) 21 Feb. b2/6 The quiet, white-haired, five star admiral became a legendary figure in the island-hopping campaign across the Pacific in World War II. 2018 Bangkok Post (Nexis) 16 Nov. The Defence Ministry's efforts to maintain top salaries for special, five-star military personnel is just the tip of the iceberg. < as lemmas |
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