sarge
IPA/sɑːdʒ/
KK[sˈɑrdʒ]IPA/sɑːrdʒ/
sarge — noun
1. an informal title for someone with the rank of sergeant, especially in the army
1.名詞B2
釋義
an informal title for someone with the rank of sergeant, especially in the army or police.
例句
After roll call, Diego asked Sarge about tomorrow's training route.
ask Sarge + about ...
At the station, Cole asked Sarge where to file the report.
direct form of address in police setting
Sarge told the patrol team to check every back door twice.
Everyone on the base knew Sarge hated late reports.
When the recruits started arguing, Sarge ordered both lines to stand still.
文法句型
ask Sarge + question
Sarge told + person + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Usually heard in speech or informal dialogue, often as a direct way of addressing a sergeant. In official titles, formal writing, or reports, English normally uses 'sergeant' or 'Sergeant' plus a surname.
常見錯誤
❌The report was signed by Sarge Williams.
✅The report was signed by Sergeant Williams.
💡official titles in formal writing normally use 'Sergeant', not the informal 'Sarge'.