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fleet admiral

/fliːt ˈædmərəl/

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/fliːt ˈædmərəl/C1formal
  • ruВысокопоставленная должность военно-морского офицера, обычно высшее звание в некоторых военно-морских силах, выше адмирала. Это формальное воинское звание, используемое в различных странах, наиболее заметно в Военно-морских силах США.

A high-ranking naval officer position, typically the highest rank in some navies, above admiral. It is a formal military title used in various countries, most notably in the United States Navy.

  1. Highest naval rankC1formalamerican

    The highest possible rank in the United States Navy and some other navies, above admiral.

    ruВысшее военно-морское звание

    • Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz served during World War II.
    • Only a few officers have ever been promoted to fleet admiral.
    • The fleet admiral commands the entire naval fleet.