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单词 general quarters
释义

general quarters

plural noun

: a condition of maximum readiness of a warship for action

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web The Strait of Hormuz, on the other hand, is a tense passage, often conducted at general quarters (meaning every member of the crew is up and at battle stations). James Stavridis, Time, 29 Mar. 2021 The crew on all three of her ships were at general quarters. Elliot Ackerman, Wired, 26 Jan. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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