early 14c., "one who holds an office" (originally a high office), from Old French oficier "officer, official" (early 14c.), from Medieval Latin officarius "an officer," from Latin officium "a service, a duty" (see office). The military sense is first recorded 1560s. Applied to petty officials of justice from 16c.; U.S. use in reference to policemen is from 1880s.
雙語例句
1. He was returned to prison in 1977 for impersonating a police officer.
他1977年因冒充警官而再次入獄。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Secret Service officer Robin Thompson spoke on behalf of his colleagues.
特工處官員羅賓·湯普森代表他的同僚發表了講話。
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3. The Night Duty Officer was ready to clock off.
值夜班的警員準備打卡下班。
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4. He got permission from his commanding officer to join me.
他得到指揮官的許可來與我會合。
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5. One of the apprentices made an insulting remark to a passing officer.