midshipman

• Существительное, обозначающее временное звание, которое носят молодые морские офицеры, проходящие обучение.

A noun referring to a temporary rank held by young naval officers who are undergoing training.

irregular plural

1. Naval trainee rankC1formal

   A junior rank held by a young officer in training within a navy, typically before becoming a commissioned officer.

   Младший офицерский чин

   • The midshipman studied navigation and seamanship on the training ship.
   • After two years, the midshipman was promoted to ensign.
   • The captain addressed the midshipmen during the morning briefing.

   Synonymscadet