sepoy

英 [ˈsiːpɔɪ]

美 [ˈsiːpɔɪ]

n.  (旧时英国或欧洲长官手下的)印度兵; 士兵; 警员

复数：sepoys　

BNC.31973 / COCA.44410

牛津词典

noun

• （旧时英国或欧洲长官手下的）印度兵
  in the past, an Indian soldier serving under a British or European officer
• 士兵；警员
  a soldier or police officer of the lowest rank

双语例句

• Sir Francis was a tall, fair man of fifty, who had greatly distinguished himself in the last sepoy revolt.
  法兰西斯·柯罗马蒂先生高高的个子，金黄色头发，有五十来岁。