colonel
Aussprache: [ˈkɜrnəl]
Wort
Kontext: „military“
(noun) a high-ranking officer in the army, air force, or marine corps. A colonel is in charge of a group of soldiers and helps lead them in their work.
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The colonel gave a great speech before the troops went into battle.
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The colonel was not able to attend the meeting because of another commitment.
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What responsibilities does a colonel have in the military?
Kontext: „title“
(noun) a title used in some countries for certain officials, typically in a ceremonial or honorary role. Sometimes people refer to colonels who have special jobs outside of the military.
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The ceremony honored the colonel for his years of service to the community.
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Although she was a colonel, she often preferred to work anonymously.
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Why do some communities have a colonel for ceremonial events?
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