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epaulet

/ep-uh-let, -lit, ep-uh-let/US // ˈɛp əˌlɛt, -lɪt, ˌɛp əˈlɛt //

肩章,肩胛骨,肩带,肩胛骨骨架

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an ornamental shoulder piece worn on uniforms, chiefly by military officers.

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Examples

  • M. de Faverges had fallen back on the National Guard, without obtaining the epaulet of commander.

  • Like the Zouaves, this last-named corps is a favourite with adventurous volunteers, ambitious of distinction and the epaulet.

  • We also find a tight sleeve gathered in a circular puff at the shoulder or set in a rolled epaulet.

  • On each side of his neck he has a bare orange-coloured spot, and near it a downy epaulet.

  • He only had a blue and red epaulet on his white drill tunic, there was no red cross on his arm.