1 [C] an order 命令:
The captain's commands must be obeyed without question.必须服从船长的指挥,不得有异议。
2 [C] (computing计算机技术) an instruction given to a computer (给计算机下的)指令
3 [U] control over sb/sth 控制:
Who is in command of the expedition?谁指挥这次远征?to take command ofa situation控制局势
4 [sing] the state of being able to do or use sth well 掌握:
She has a good command of French.她精通法语。
at/by sb's command(formal 正式) because you were ordered by sb 奉行命令:
At the command of their officer the troops opened fire.军官一声命下,士兵立即开火。be at sb's command to be ready to obey sb 随时待命:
I'm completely at your command.我一切听从您的指示。
*command²
/kəˈmɑ:nd; US -ˈmænd ||; kəˈmænd/verb
1 [I,T] (formal 正式)command (sb to do sth) to tell or order sb to do sth 命令 ·
I command you to leave now!我命令你马上离开!
2command sb/sth [T] to control or be in charge of sb/sth 控制;管辖;指挥:
to command a ship/regiment/army指挥船舰/兵团/军队
3 [T] to deserve and get sth 博得;赢得:
The old man commanded great respect.这位老人家很受尊敬。