sentry

noun

UK/ˈsen.tri/
US/ˈsen.tri/

Definitions of sentry noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    a soldier stationed to stand guard and control access to a specific location

    站崗的士兵;崗哨

    • The sentry guarded the gate throughout the night.

      哨兵整夜守衛著大門。

    • The sentry at the checkpoint inspected each vehicle.

      檢查站的哨兵檢查了每輛車。

    • The sentry was ordered to maintain high alert due to the approaching enemy forces.

      由於敵軍逼近,哨兵被命令保持高度警戒。