sepoy

英 [ˈsiːpɔɪ] 美 [ˈsiːpɔɪ]

n.  (旧时英国或欧洲长官手下的)印度兵; 士兵; 警员

复数:sepoys

BNC.31973 / COCA.44410



牛津词典

noun

  1. (旧时英国或欧洲长官手下的)印度兵
    in the past, an Indian soldier serving under a British or European officer
    1. 士兵;警员
      a soldier or police officer of the lowest rank

      双语例句

      1. Sir Francis was a tall, fair man of fifty, who had greatly distinguished himself in the last sepoy revolt.
        法兰西斯·柯罗马蒂先生高高的个子,金黄色头发,有五十来岁。