sir

Meghatározások

1. Főnév

   In old-fashioned use, a man of high rank.

   Példák

   • The sir spoke to the gathered knights.
   • Every sir in the hall stood up to greet the king.
2. Főnév

   A polite way to speak to a man of higher rank or position.

   Példák

   • Good morning, sir, how may I help you?
   • Thank you, sir, that will be all.
3. Főnév

   A title used before the name of a knight.

   Példák

   • Sir Lancelot rode into the courtyard.
   • The queen named him Sir Geoffrey that very day.
4. Főnév

   A word used to speak to a senior officer in the army.

   Példák

   • Yes, sir! the soldier replied.
   • Permission to speak freely, sir?
5. Főnév

   A word students use to speak to a male teacher.

   Példák

   • Sir, may I ask a question?
   • Good morning, sir, the students said together.
6. Főnév

   A polite way to speak to a man you do not know.

   Példák

   • Excuse me, sir, do you know the way to the art museum?
   • Sir, your table is ready.
7. Ige

   To call someone sir.

   Példák

   • Don't sir me, I work for a living!
   • The recruits had to sir every officer they met.