| 释义 |
In ordinary
| In actual and constant service; statedly attending and serving; as, a physician or chaplain in ordinary. An ambassador in ordinary is one constantly resident at a foreign court. | | (Naut.) | Out of commission and laid up; - said of a naval vessel. |
See also: Ordinary, Ordinary in ordinary
in ordinary1. In regular or active service (to another person). Primarily heard in UK. I'm the counsel in ordinary to the prime minister—please let me through!2. Of a naval vessel, not currently being used. No, that ship is in ordinary these days—it needs some extensive repairs.See also: ordinary |