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chief petty officer

/tʃiːf ˈpeti ˈɒfɪsə/

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/tʃiːf ˈpeti ˈɒfɪsə/B2formal
  • ruСтаршее унтер-офицерское звание во многих военно-морских силах и береговой охране, обычно выше звания старшины первой статьи и ниже главного старшины.

A senior non-commissioned officer rank in many navies and coast guards, typically ranking above petty officer first class and below senior chief petty officer.

  1. Naval rankB2formal

    A senior non-commissioned officer rank in many navies, above petty officer first class and below senior chief petty officer.

    ruГлавный старшина

    • The chief petty officer inspected the crew's quarters.
    • He was promoted to chief petty officer after ten years of service.
    • The chief petty officer gave orders to the junior sailors.