单词 | out-sentry |
释义 | ˈout-ˌsentry [out- 2.] A sentry placed at a distance in advance; an outpost.
1691Proceedings agst. Fr. in Select. Harleian Misc. (1793) 479 Having given orders to the out-centries that were placed towards the fort, to fire, without challenging, at any who should come that way. a1773Ld. Chesterfield in Deb. Ho. Lords V. 522 (Jod.) The stage, my lord, and the press are two of our outsentries. 1886Stevenson Kidnapped 220 We're just to bide here with these, which are his out-sentries, till they can get word to the chief of my arrival. |

英语词典包含277258条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。
相关内容11:
相关热词搜索:outsentry英英词典英英释义英语词汇意思用法释义英语