colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ CET6+ TEM4

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  N-COUNT/N-TITLE/N-VOC A colonel is a senior officer in an army, air force, or the marines. (陆军、空军或海军的) 上校

  例：

  This particular place was run by an ex-Army colonel.

  这个特别的地方归一位前陆军上校掌管。