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first lieutenant

/ˈfɜːrst lɛfˈtɛnənt/

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/ˈfɜːrst lɛfˈtɛnənt/B2formal
  • ruВоинское звание, используемое во многих вооружённых силах, обычно выше младшего лейтенанта и ниже капитана. Это младшее офицерское звание.

A military rank used in many armed forces, typically above a second lieutenant and below a captain. It is a junior commissioned officer rank.

  1. Military rankB2formal

    A commissioned officer rank in many armed forces, typically above a second lieutenant and below a captain.

    ruСтарший лейтенант

    • He was promoted to first lieutenant after two years of service.
    • The first lieutenant commanded the platoon during the exercise.
    • She served as a first lieutenant in the infantry division.