🇬🇧🇨🇳 captain - 队长 : English Lesson

Meaning of "captain" ("队长"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A captain is the leader in charge of a ship, airplane, or sports team. The captain makes important decisions, helps everyone work together, keeps people safe, and sets a good example so the whole group can do their best.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Our soccer captain gave a big speech, then tripped over the ball before the game even started.

In video games, I’m the captain of the “Press All the Buttons and Hope” team.

Our basketball captain said, “No fear!” right before screaming at a butterfly that flew onto the court.

I became captain of the homework team, but all my teammates immediately retired.

On real ships, the captain is usually the last person to leave in an emergency, like the brave boss who makes sure everyone else gets to safety first.

The captain on the small boat is calm. The captain holds the wheel and sees a big wave. The captain says, "We go slow." The kids are scared but follow the captain. The captain points to land. The boat lands. Then the sun comes. They all smile. The kids clap for the captain.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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