[VERB 动词]命令;下令;指示 If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it.
[V n to-inf]
[V with quote]
[V that]
[V n with quote]
[Also V n]
[mainly WRITTEN 主笔语]
He commanded his troops to attack...
他命令部队发起进攻。
'Get in your car and follow me,' he commanded...
“上你自己的车,跟在我后面。”他命令道。
He commanded that roads be built to link castles across the land...
他下令修建连接各地城堡的道路。
'Don't panic,' I commanded myself.
“不要惊慌,”我命令自己。
Command is also a noun.
The tanker failed to respond to a command to stop...
这辆罐车没有按照命令停下来。
I closed my eyes at his command.
我按照他的指示闭上了眼睛。
...the note of command in his voice.
他声音中那种命令的口气
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[VERB 动词]博得,赢得,拥有(尊重、服从等) If you command something such as respect or obedience, you obtain it because you are popular, famous, or important.
[V n]
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...an excellent physician who commanded the respect of all his colleagues...
赢得所有同事尊敬的优秀的内科医生
There is no limit to what can be achieved here because of the fantastic support we command.
由于赢得了极大的支持,我们将无往不胜。
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[VERB 动词]控制;掌管 If an army or country commands a place, they have total control over it.
[V n]
The Royal Navy would command the seas...
皇家海军会控制所有海域。
Yemen commands the strait at the southern end of the Red Sea.
也门完全控制着红海南端的海峡。
Command is also a noun.
...the struggle for command of the air.
对制空权的争夺
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[VERB 动词]统率,指挥(军队) An officer who commands part of an army, navy, or air force is responsible for controlling and organizing it.
[V n]
[V]
...the French general who commands the UN troops in the region...
统率该地区联合国部队的法国将军
He didn't just command. He personally fought in several heavy battles.
他不仅仅发号施令,还身先士卒参加了几次激战。
Command is also a noun.
...a small garrison under the command of Major James Craig...
由詹姆斯·克雷格少校指挥的小规模卫戍部队
In 1942 he took command of 108 Squadron.
1942年,他是108飞行中队的指挥官。
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[N-COUNT-COLL 可数集合名词]司令部;指挥部 In the armed forces, a command is a group of officers who are responsible for organizing and controlling part of an army, navy, or air force.
[usu supp N]
He had authorisation from the military command to retaliate...
他得到军事指挥部授权,准备反击。
The army's supreme command has said the army will withdraw, provided the other side does so also.
陆军最高司令部说如果对方撤退,他们的部队也要撤退。
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[N-COUNT-COLL 可数集合名词](某一指挥官统率的)部队,兵团,军区 In the armed forces, a command is a group of soldiers that a particular officer is in charge of.
[oft in names after n]
There would continue to be a joint command of US and Saudi forces operating within Saudi borders.
美国军队和沙特军队共同组成的联合部队将继续在沙特阿拉伯境内实施军事行动。
...the Strategic Air Command.
战略空军司令部
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](计算机的)指令 In computing, a command is an instruction that you give to a computer.
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词](对局面的)控制,掌握 If someone has command of a situation, they have control of it because they have, or seem to have, power or authority.
Whoever was waiting for them there had command of the situation...
在那边等候他们的人控制了局势。
Mr Baker would take command of the campaign...
贝克先生会负责这次运动。
In times of currency crisis interest rates can be raised as a sign that a government is in command.
在发生货币危机的时期,利率会提高,以表明政府有控制力。
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[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]掌握;精通 Your command of something, such as a foreign language, is your knowledge of it and your ability to use this knowledge.
[N of n]
His command of English was excellent.
他精通英语。
...a singer with a natural command of melody.
天生乐感很好的歌手
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[VERB 动词]居高临下;俯瞰;清楚地看到 If a place commands a view, especially an impressive one, you can see the view clearly from that place. If a person commands a view of something, they can see it clearly from where they are.
[V n]
[no cont]
[FORMAL 正式]
The house commanded some splendid views of Delaware Bay.
从这座房子可以俯瞰到特拉华湾壮丽的景致。
...a point of rock, from which we could command a view of the loch.
可以对整个海峡一览无遗的布满岩石的岬角
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second-in-command
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[PHRASE 短语](技术或资源)可运用自如,充分运用,可支配 If you have a particular skill or particular resources at your command, you have them and can use them fully.
[FORMAL 正式]
He came from the Sudan without a word of English at his command...
他来自苏丹地区,一句英语都不会。
The country should have the right to defend itself with all legal means at its command.
国家有权运用一切合法手段保卫自身安全。
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[PHRASE 短语]应付自如 If you are in command or in command of yourself, you are relaxed and able to react and behave in the way that you want to.
[usu v-link PHR]
Nixon looked comfortable and in command...
尼克松看上去镇定自若。
The man appeared to be in complete command of himself.
那个男人看上去神态自如。
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com·mand★/kəˈmɑːnd; NAmEkəˈmænd/
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commandcommandscommandedcommandingnoun★order 命令1★[countable ]an order given to a person or an animal (给人或动物的)命令◆Begin when I give the command.我发出命令时开始。◆You must obey the captain's commands.你必须服从船长的命令。for computer 计算机2★[countable ]an instruction given to a computer 指令;命令control 控制3★[uncountable ]control and authority over a situation or a group of people 控制;管辖;指挥◆He has 1 200 men under his command.他掌管着 1 200 人。◆He has commandof 1 200 men. 有 1 200 人由他管辖。◆The police arrived and took command ofthe situation. 警察到达后就控制了场面。◆For the first time in years, she felt in command ofher life. 多少年来第一次,她觉得生活掌握在自己的手里。◆He looked relaxed and totally in command of himself.他看起来很轻松,有绝对的自信完全能控制住自己。◆Who is in commandhere? 这里谁负责?☞see also
second in command
in army 军队4Command[countable ]a part of an army, air force,etc. that is organized and controlled separately; a group of officers who give orders (陆军、空军等的)兵团,军区,指挥部,司令部◆Bomber Command轰炸机组的指挥部knowledge 知识5[uncountable , singular ]command(of sth) your knowledge of sth; your ability to do or use sth, especially a language 知识;(尤指对语言的)掌握,运用能力◆Applicants will be expected to have (a) good command of English.申请人必须精通英语。IDIOMSat your comˈmandif you have a skill or an amount of sth at your command,you are able to use it well and completely 可自由使用;可支配be at sb's comˈmand( formal) to be ready to obey sb 听候某人的吩咐;服从某人的支配◆I'm at your command—what would you like me to do?我听从您的吩咐,您要我做什么?☞more at
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n.verb★order 命令1★[transitive ](of sb in a position of authority 掌权者)to tell sb to do sth 命令SYN
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commandsb to do sth ◆He commanded his men to retreat.他命令手下撤退。commandsth ◆She commanded the release of the prisoners.她下令释放囚犯。+ speech◆‘Come here!’ he commanded (them).“过来!”他命令(他们)道。commandthat… ◆( formal) The commission intervened and commanded that work on the building cease.委员会进行了干预,下令那栋大楼必须停建。◆( BrE also) The commission commanded that work on the building should cease.委员会下令那栋大楼必须停建。in army 军队2★[transitive , intransitive ]command(sb/sth) to be in charge of a group of people in the army, navy, etc. 指挥,统率(陆军、海军等)◆The troops were commanded by General Haig.这些部队由黑格将军统率。deserve and get 应得3[transitive , no passive ]( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) commandsth to deserve and get sth because of the special qualities you have 应得;博得;值得◆to command sympathy/support值得同情╱支持◆She was able to command the respect of the class.她赢得了全班的尊敬。◆The headlines commanded her attention.那些标题引起了她的注意。◆As a top lawyer, he can expect to command a six-figure salary.作为首屈一指的律师,他可望拿到六位数的薪资。view 视野4[transitive , no passive ]( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) commandsth ( formal) to be in a position from where you can see or control sth 居高临下;俯瞰◆The hotel commands a fine view of the valley.从这家旅馆俯瞰下面的峡谷一览无余。control 控制5[transitive , no passive ]( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) commandsth ( formal) to have control of sth; to have sth available for use 控制;拥有…可供使用;掌管◆The party was no longer able to command a majority in Parliament.该党已不能在国会中再占有多数。◆the power and finances commanded by the police警方掌握的权力和资金com·mand/kəˈmɑːnd; NAmEkəˈmænd/
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commandcom‧mand1 /kəˈmɑːnd $ kəˈmænd/ ●●○W3 noun
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1control [uncountable] the control of a group of people or a situationunder somebody’s command troops under the command of General Robertsin command (of something) Lieutenant Peters was now in command. He felt fully in command of the situation.take command (of something) (=begin controlling a group or situation and making decisions) The fire officer took command, ordering everyone to leave the building.at somebody’s command Each congressman has a large staff at his command (=available to be used). By 1944, Fletcher had command of a B-17 bomber and a ten-man crew.2order [countable] an order that should be obeyed: Shoot when I give the command.3computer [countable] an instruction to a computer to do something4command of something knowledge of something, especially a language, or ability to use something(have a) good/excellent/poor etc command of something He’s studied in the US and has a good command of English.5military [countable]a)a part of an army, navy etc that is controlled separately and has a particular job: pilots of the Southern Air Commandb)a group of officers or officials who give orders: the Army High Commandc)the group of soldiers that an officer is in control ofGRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?In this meaning of command is usually followed by a singular verb: · The army command is considering a ceasefire.In British English, you can also use a plural verb: · The army command are considering a ceasefire.Grammar guide ‒ NOUNS6at your command if you have a particular skill at your command, you are able to use that skill well and easily: a pianist with the keys at his command7be in command of yourself to be able to control your emotions and thoughts: Kathleen walked in – tall, slim, confident, and in total command of herself.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1phrasesbe in command of something· The Colonel showed that he was in complete command of the situation.the chain/line of command (=a system of passing decisions from people at the the top to the bottom)· Our company has a traditional management chain of command.verbshave command· Athens had command of the oceans.take command (=begin controlling a group or situation)· Captain Kent took command of the Emergency Control Centre.assume command formal (=start to be in charge of a group of people)· He assumed command of all the troops in the Washington area.put/place somebody in command· A third goal put Brazil in command of the game.lose command· The enemy was losing command of the situation.be relieved of your command formal (=lose your military position because you have done something wrong)· The General was relieved of his command due to misconduct.adjectivescomplete/full command· Their fighters had full command of the air over Pearl Harbor.military command· A large area was already under US military command.joint command (=shared by two people, countries etc)· Russia and Ukraine had joint command over the Fleet.sole command (=not shared with anyone)· He was in sole command of a small military unit.command + NOUNa command structure (=the way in which a military organization is organized into ranks)· Each of our national defence forces has its own command structure.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2verbsgive a command (also issue a command formal)· The General gave the command to open fire.obey a command· Your dog will soon learn to obey your commands.carry out a command (=obey one)· The men carried out the command immediately.shout a command· Kruger shouted his commands: 'Faster, faster!'bark a command (=shout one rather rudely)· She just stands there barking commands while everyone works.
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1order [intransitive, transitive] to tell someone officially to do something, especially if you are a military leader, a king etccommand somebody to do something Captain Picard commanded the crew to report to the main deck.command that The General commanded that the regiment attack at once.► see thesaurus at
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2lead the military [intransitive, transitive] to be responsible for giving orders to a group of people in the army, navy etc → commander: He commands the 4th Battalion.3deserve and get [transitive] to get something such as respect or attention because you do something well or are important or popularcommand respect/attention/support etc Philip was a remarkable teacher, able to command instant respect.command a high fee/wage/price etc Which graduates command the highest salaries?4control [transitive] to control something: The party that commands a majority of seats in Parliament forms the government.5view [transitive] if a place commands a view, you can see something clearly from it: The Ramses Hilton commands a magnificent view of Cairo.
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