staff sergeant

IPA/ˈstɑːf sɑːdʒənt/
IPA/ˈstæf sɑːrdʒənt/

staff sergeant — noun

1. a soldier in a military rank just above sergeant, usually responsible for leadin

1.名詞B2
釋義

a soldier in a military rank just above sergeant, usually responsible for leading a small group and making sure orders are carried out.

例句

Ritu was promoted to staff sergeant after leading two difficult training exercises.

promoted to staff sergeant — rank advancement

The staff sergeant checked every radio before the convoy left the base.

staff sergeant + practical supervision duty

同義詞
  • NCO

    a broad label for non-commissioned ranks, not this exact grade

  • sergeant

    a closely related but usually lower rank in the same chain

文法句型

promoted to staff sergeant

serve as a staff sergeant

用法筆記

Rank names above and below this one differ by branch and country, but staff sergeant is normally higher than sergeant. It often refers to an experienced enlisted leader rather than a commissioned officer.

常見錯誤

Mina was promoted from staff sergeant to sergeant.
Mina was promoted from sergeant to staff sergeant.
💡In most military systems, staff sergeant is a higher rank than sergeant.