English Dictionary

officer

/ˈɒfɪsə/

noun

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations. / A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.

The police officer patrolled the streets to ensure public safety.

意味（1）

One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations.

意味（2）

A respectful term of address for an officer, especially a police officer.

Nothing was too small to receive attention, if a supervising eye could suggest improvements likely to conduce to the common welfare. Mr. Gordon Burnage, for instance, personally visited dust-bins and back premises, accompanied by a sort of village bailiff, going his round like a commanding officer doing billets.

意味（3）

One who holds a public office.

意味（4）

An agent or servant imparted with the ability, to some degree, to act on initiative.

意味（5）

(colloquial, military) A commissioned officer.