boatswain

名词 boatswain:

1. a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
   同义词：bos'n, bo's'n, bosun, bo'sun

boatswain 也作 bo`s`n 或 bos`n 或 bo.sun

n.（名词）
A warrant officer or petty officer in charge of a ship`s rigging, anchors, cables, and deck crew.
水手长：管理轮船装备、抛锚、线缆和甲板船员的准尉或职务较低的官员

来源：
Middle English botswein
中古英语 botswein
bot [boat] * see boat
bot [船] *参见 boat
swein [mate] * see swain
swein [对手] *参见 swain