early 14c., "one who holds an office" (originally a high office), from Old French oficier "officer, official" (early 14c.), from Medieval Latin officarius "an officer," from Latin officium "a service, a duty" (see office). The military sense is first recorded 1560s. Applied to petty officials of justice from 16c.; U.S. use in reference to policemen is from 1880s.
实用例句
1. He was returned to prison in 1977 for impersonating a police officer.
他1977年因冒充警官而再次入狱。
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2. Secret Service officer Robin Thompson spoke on behalf of his colleagues.
特工处官员罗宾·汤普森代表他的同僚发表了讲话。
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3. The Night Duty Officer was ready to clock off.
值夜班的警员准备打卡下班。
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4. He got permission from his commanding officer to join me.
他得到指挥官的许可来与我会合。
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5. One of the apprentices made an insulting remark to a passing officer.
