单词 | navy |
释义 | navy /nay"vee/, n. , pl. navies. 1. the whole body of warships and auxiliaries belonging to a country or ruler. 2. (often cap.) the complete body of such warships together with their officers and enlisted personnel, equipment, yards, etc., constituting the sea power of a nation. 3. (often cap.) the department of government charged with its management. 4. See navy blue. 5. Archaic. a fleet of ships. [1300-50; ME navie < MF < VL *navia, equiv. to L nav(is) ship + -ia -Y3] |
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