| 单词 | higher command |
| 释义 | > as lemmashigher command higher command n. chiefly British Army the general staff of a military force collectively; (also) spec. the commander-in-chief. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > warrior > soldier > leader or commander > officer or soldier of rank > [noun] > staff officer > staff of officers ordinary1526 generality1578 generalty1643 staff1781 état-major1805 headquarters1812 horse guards1826 higher command1842 high command1904 family1907 1842 Bombay Times 11 May Suppl. It was not until the force under General Pollock was brigaded, that he again fell into the higher command. 1914 Observer 24 Aug. 5/7 All this is perfectly understood by the higher command of the Allies. 1916 Times 15 Dec. 10/5 It was with great pain that he had heard the criticism upon the higher command. If there was one man in France who was trusted by every one from the highest to the lowest,..it was Sir Douglas Haig. 1927 E. Thompson These Men thy Friends 30 And as for the Higher Command! How many generals do you suppose we've got rid of, up to date? 1990 A. Beevor Inside Brit. Army xxiv. 294 The FINCO (Field Intelligence NCO) lives off his wits and out of touch with higher command. 2012 Washington Times (Nexis) 22 Nov. a9 The Chinese People's Liberation Army air force is feeling the heat from higher command for failing to produce enough qualified pilots. < as lemmas |
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