colonel
Произношение: [ˈkɜrnəl]
Слово
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The colonel gave a great speech before the troops went into battle.
Пример
The colonel was not able to attend the meeting because of another commitment.
Пример
What responsibilities does a colonel have in the military?
Контекст: «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.
Пример
The ceremony honored the colonel for his years of service to the community.
Пример
Although she was a colonel, she often preferred to work anonymously.
Пример
Why do some communities have a colonel for ceremonial events?
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