| 单词 | white ensign |
| 释义 | > as lemmaswhite ensign white ensign n. the ensign of the Royal Navy, having a white field and now usually a St George cross with a union flag in the upper corner; see ensign n. 5. ΘΚΠ society > communication > indication > insignia > standard > [noun] > flag > naval or merchant pavilion1572 blue flag1613 jack1633 white ensign1676 Red Ensign1720 Blue Ensign1745 red flag1757 red rag1809 Union Jack1832 duster1904 red duster1914 1676 C. Molloy De Jure Maritimo i. xiv. 130 When the Admirall would have the other Squadrons to make more saile, though himself shorten saile, a white Ensign was put on the Ensign staff of the Admirall's Ship. 1879 Queen's Reg. H.M. Naval Service 19 All Her Majesty's Ships of War in Commission shall bear a White Ensign. 1942 G. Hackforth-Jones One-One-One xv. 130 The duty signalman..bent the White Ensign on to the halliards of the Ensign staff. 2001 Navy News Sept. 47/3 (advt.) A contemporary design with White Ensigns cascading against a navy blue background. < as lemmas |
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