pennant
n. 尖旗, 三角旗, 三角锦旗, 三角信号旗
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教材释义与例句
细长三角旗；奖旗；信号旗
释义与例句
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A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
The broad pennant flown by commodores.
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A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
The church pennant indicating religious services are taking place aboard ship.
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A flag normally used by naval vessels to represent a special condition.
The commissioning pennant flown on ceremonial occasions.
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A small flag with pointed end, formerly carried by cavalry or other mounted troops to serve as a rallying point or ceremonial unit identification.
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The winning of a competition, represented by a flag.
体育The New York Yankees have won the American League pennant far more often than any other team.
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A commemorative flag, traditionally triangular and made of felt, typically used to show support for a particular athletic team.
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A rope or strap to which a purchase is hooked.
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A sandstone between coal measures in parts of South Wales
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Either of two species of libellulid dragonfly of the genus Macrodiplax, of the tropics and subtropics.
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From Middle English penon, penoun, pynoun, Old French penon, French pennon, from Latin penna (“feather”). See pen (“a feather”), and compare pennon, pinion.
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