🇬🇧🇨🇳 admiral - 上将 : English Lesson

Meaning of "admiral" ("上将"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

An admiral is a very high-ranking leader in the navy who is in charge of many ships and the sailors on them. Admirals help decide where the ships should go, what they should do, and how to keep everyone safe. They usually have a lot of experience at sea and give important orders to the captains of different ships.

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The admiral shouted, “Who tied this knot?” and the sailor said, “You did, sir, in a demonstration that clearly failed.”

When the ship finally reached land, the admiral majestically stepped off the boat and fell straight into a tiny puddle.

Every time the admiral said, “Any questions?”, someone asked, “Can we have pizza for rations, sir?”

The admiral was so strict about cleanliness that even the anchor got scrubbed and smelled like soap.

The admiral tried to teach the crew serious signals, but they kept sending, “Send more dessert,” with the flags.

At dawn, the admiral stood on the cliff, binoculars raised. The admiral watched a fleet of small ships cutting through fog. Sailors looked to the admiral as waves rose; the admiral pointed, steady voice giving a clear order. Each ship turned. The admiral's calm kept the fleet safe, and the crew cheered for the admiral.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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