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    lieutenant

    US /lu:ˈtenənt/

    ・

    UK /lefˈtenənt/

    B2
    n.NounOfficer in the army, navy, or air force
    I was just promoted to lieutenant in the army

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    Knight

    40:16Knight
    • rank of 2nd lieutenant in 1822, and the Legion of Honor in 1852. A recipient of the Ordre

      rank of 2nd lieutenant in 1822, and the Legion of Honor in 1852. A recipient of the Ordre

    B2

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    • I recently met a young Navy Lieutenant named Brad Snyder who’d been blinded by an IED

      I recently met a young Navy Lieutenant named Brad Snyder who’d been blinded by an IED

    A2

    Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings

    09:27Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings
    • And we had the governor, lieutenant governor; we had congressmen, we had senators, their wives;

      And we had the governor, lieutenant governor; we had congressmen, we had senators, their wives;

    • Later in 2019, two shootings in west Texas just weeks apart prompted Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to suggest another tighter gun policy, closing background check loopholes.

      Later in 2019, two shootings in west Texas just weeks apart prompted Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick to suggest another tighter gun policy, closing background check loopholes.

    B1

    Analysis: Improvements to Taiwan's Han Kuang Military Exercises|TaiwanPlus News

    03:12Analysis: Improvements to Taiwan's Han Kuang Military Exercises|TaiwanPlus News
    • You had a lieutenant colonel that was defending the Hostomel Airport just outside of Kiev that took initiative and decided to bomb the runways to prevent the Russian airborne from landing on those runways.

      You had a lieutenant colonel that was defending the Hostomel Airport just outside of Kiev that took initiative and decided to bomb the runways to prevent the Russian airborne from landing on those runways.

    • You had a lieutenant colonel that was defending the Hostomel airport just outside of Kyiv that took initiative and decided to bomb the runways to prevent the Russian airborne from landing on those runways, from being able to reach Kyiv, from being able to decapitate the government.

      You had a lieutenant colonel that was defending the Hostomel airport just outside of Kyiv that took initiative and decided to bomb the runways to prevent the Russian airborne from landing on those runways, from being able to reach Kyiv, from being able to decapitate the government.

    B1

    The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1

    48:30The Complete History of the Second World War | World War II Documentary | Part 1
    • However, when Hitler forced to cancel the invasion of Britain, fresh troops and equipment began to be mobilised for North Africa under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Richard O'Connor.

      However, when Hitler forced to cancel the invasion of Britain, fresh troops and equipment began to be mobilised for North Africa under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Richard O'Connor.

    • Began to be mobilized for North Africa under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Richard, O'Connor

      Began to be mobilized for North Africa under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Richard, O'Connor

    B1

    President Obama Delivers the Rutgers University Commencement Address

    42:30President Obama Delivers the Rutgers University Commencement Address
    • Can we have some money?" To the Board of Governors: to Chairman Brown; to Lieutenant Governor Guodano;

      Can we have some money?" To the Board of Governors: to Chairman Brown; to Lieutenant Governor Guodano;

    • Lieutenant Governor Guadagno; Mayor Cahill;

      Lieutenant Governor Guadagno; Mayor Cahill;

    B1

    25 Life-Changing Phrases: Say THIS When You DON’T Understand!

    15:1325 Life-Changing Phrases: Say THIS When You DON’T Understand!
    • The most basic thing to say is, "What?" but you can level up the politeness by adding, "I'm sorry." So you can say either, "I'm sorry what?" or, "What, I'm sorry?" Perhaps Lieutenant Lamar could be of help.

      The most basic thing to say is, "What?" but you can level up the politeness by adding, "I'm sorry." So you can say either, "I'm sorry what?" or, "What, I'm sorry?" Perhaps Lieutenant Lamar could be of help.

    • Perhaps Lieutenant Lamar could be of help.

      Perhaps Lieutenant Lamar could be of help.

    A2

    War & Military Vocabulary: Understand the news

    13:36War & Military Vocabulary: Understand the news
    • -- "ker-nel", like popcorn kernel. You have a major; you have a captain; you have a lieutenant.

      -- "ker-nel", like popcorn kernel. You have a major; you have a captain; you have a lieutenant.

    • a second lieutenant, etc. then, you have the lower ranks. You have sergeant; you have corporal;

      a second lieutenant, etc. then, you have the lower ranks. You have sergeant; you have corporal;

    B1

    5 Brilliant Moments In Film

    15:235 Brilliant Moments In Film
    • When Lieutenant Hickox goes to a German tavern to meet with an undercover Bridget von Hammersmarkt, the Gestapo Major Dieter Hellstrom becomes suspicious of his accent and invites himself over to investigate.

      When Lieutenant Hickox goes to a German tavern to meet with an undercover Bridget von Hammersmarkt, the Gestapo Major Dieter Hellstrom becomes suspicious of his accent and invites himself over to investigate.

    • Breaking this moment down into plain English as we come to understand it, Major Hellstrom notices Lieutenant Hickox's distinctly English gesture and realizes he is not a German after all.

      Breaking this moment down into plain English as we come to understand it, Major Hellstrom notices Lieutenant Hickox's distinctly English gesture and realizes he is not a German after all.

    B1

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    • That's fine, lieutenant.

      That's fine, lieutenant.

    • That's fine, Lieutenant.

      That's fine, Lieutenant.

    B1