lieutenant

UK
/lɛfˈtɛnənt/
US
/luˈtɛnənt/

Übersetzungen

lieutenantsubstantiv
lieutenants
Pl.
UK
/lɛfˈtɛnənt/
US
/luˈtɛnənt/
The lieutenant gave orders to the soldiers.
Лейтенант отдал приказы солдатам.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
lieutenantadjektiv
UK
/lɛfˈtɛnənt/
US
/luːˈtɛnənt/
Used only attributively (e.g., "lieutenant governor"); non-gradable.

Definitionen

lieutenantsubstantiv
A rank in the military or naval forces, typically below a captain.
The lieutenant led his platoon with confidence during the mission.
A deputy or substitute acting for a superior.
As the manager's lieutenant, she was responsible for overseeing the team in his absence.
lieutenantadjektiv
Relating to or characteristic of the rank or position of a lieutenant.
Only lieutenant officers were invited to the strategy briefing.