chief petty officer

Noun

A senior non-commissioned officer in the navy or coast guard, ranking above a petty officer and below a warrant officer.

ریشه

The word 'chief' comes from the Old French 'chief' meaning 'head' or 'leader'. 'Petty' comes from the Old French 'petit' meaning 'small' or 'minor'. 'Officer' comes from the Old French 'officier' meaning 'official'.

مثال

• The Chief Petty Officer is responsible for supervising and training junior enlisted personnel.
• As a Chief Petty Officer, he has earned the respect of his fellow sailors.
• The promotion to Chief Petty Officer is a significant milestone in a naval career.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Promote to Chief Petty Officer Serve as a Chief Petty Officer The Chief Petty Officer's rank