marshal
marshal — noun
- marshalsingular
- marshalsplural
1. a person who helps a public event, particularly a sports competition or parade,
a person who helps a public event, particularly a sports competition or parade, to run safely and in an orderly way by guiding participants and managing the crowd.
The marshal at the marathon told runners where to line up before the start.
marshal at [event] directing participants
Two marshals stood at each corner of the track to keep spectators off the road.
A track marshal waved a yellow flag to warn drivers about the oil spill ahead.
The event marshal checked every ticket before allowing people into the stadium.
Each cycling race needs at least ten marshals along the route to guide the riders.
2. a celebrity or notable figure given the honorary job of heading a parade or form
a celebrity or notable figure given the honorary job of heading a parade or formal public march.
The Olympic gold medalist served as grand marshal of the New Year parade.
grand marshal — leading honorary role in major parades
A famous actress was chosen as marshal of the Thanksgiving parade through the city centre.
Local war veterans took turns serving as marshals in the Remembrance Day march.
The mayor appointed a retired astronaut to be the marshal of this year's carnival.
- leader
less formal; marshal implies a ceremonial or honorary role
- master of ceremonies
focuses on speaking and announcing rather than leading a procession
用法筆記
Often used in the compound 'grand marshal', which refers to the main honorary leader of a large parade.
3. a law enforcement officer who carries out the orders of a court, such as arresti
a law enforcement officer who carries out the orders of a court, such as arresting people, serving legal papers, and transporting prisoners.
A federal marshal arrived at the courthouse with the prisoner at six in the morning.
federal marshal — national-level US court officer
The marshal served a court summons on the company for ignoring safety rules.
Aruna watched as the marshal escorted the frightened witness into the courtroom.
US marshals are responsible for protecting federal judges and Supreme Court justices.
A deputy marshal tracked down the suspect using the address on the warrant.
用法筆記
In the US, 'federal marshal' or 'deputy marshal' are the most common forms. The US Marshals Service is the oldest federal law enforcement agency.
常見錯誤
4. a senior officer holding the most senior rank within the military structure of c
a senior officer holding the most senior rank within the military structure of certain nations — for example, a field marshal in the British army or a marshal of the air force.
The field marshal inspected the troops during the ceremony at the royal palace.
field marshal — highest army rank in some countries
Kwame was promoted to the rank of marshal after leading the campaign successfully.
The French marshal commanded more than fifty thousand soldiers during the war.
A marshal of the air force oversees all strategic bombing operations.
用法筆記
The specific title varies by country and branch: 'field marshal' (army), 'marshal of the air force' (air force). Not used in the modern US military.
5. a high-ranking officer who runs a city fire or police department in certain US c
a high-ranking officer who runs a city fire or police department in certain US cities and towns.
The fire marshal inspected the burnt warehouse to find the cause of the blaze.
fire marshal — investigates fires and enforces fire codes
Chicago's police marshal announced a new plan to reduce street crime in the downtown area.
The fire marshal determined that the blaze started from faulty wiring in the kitchen.
Police marshal Ortiz spoke at the national safety conference about community patrol strategies.
- chief
more common and general; marshal is used in certain US cities instead of chief
- commissioner
typically a civilian appointee overseeing the department, whereas a marshal is often a sworn officer
用法筆記
Duties vary by city. A fire marshal often investigates suspicious fires, while a police marshal may head the department or serve as a senior supervisor.
marshal — verb
- marshalpresent simple I / you / we / they
- marshals3rd person singular
- marshaling-ing form
- marshalledpast simple
1. to bring people, ideas, or resources together and arrange them in an orderly way
to bring people, ideas, or resources together and arrange them in an orderly way so that something can be achieved effectively.
The general marshaled his troops before the early morning attack on the hill.
marshal troops — military context showing orderly assembly
Sofia marshaled all the medical records and test results before meeting the specialist.
The committee chairperson marshaled support from local businesses for the new park project.
Climate scientists have marshaled strong data to show the effects of rising temperatures.
Wei marshaled his thoughts for a few seconds before answering the difficult question.
- muster
stronger military tone and suggests gathering for a specific challenge
- coordinate
focuses on making parts work together; marshal emphasizes gathering and ordering first
- mobilize
implies preparing for active use, especially in a crisis
- assemble
simpler and less formal; marshal adds a sense of strategic arrangement
文法句型
marshal + noun
用法筆記
Often used with abstract objects such as 'evidence', 'support', 'arguments', 'resources', in addition to concrete objects like 'troops' or 'vehicles'.
常見錯誤
2. to guide or escort someone in a formal, ceremonial, or courteous manner, often t
to guide or escort someone in a formal, ceremonial, or courteous manner, often to a specific place or position.
The butler marshaled the dinner guests into the grand dining room precisely at eight.
marshal + into [place] — formal escorting pattern
A palace steward marshaled the visiting ambassador into the grand hall for the ceremony.
marshal + into [place] — formal escort to a ceremony
A young lieutenant marshaled the visiting general to a seat in the front row.
The wedding planner marshaled the bridal party down the aisle in the correct order.
文法句型
marshal + person + preposition