How do you use "command" in a sentence?

The general gave the command to advance. She has an excellent command of three languages. The castle commands a spectacular view of the valley.

command

Q: What does "command" mean?

An authoritative order, or control over something A 'command' is an authoritative order or instruction given to someone, especially in military or computing contexts. It also refers to having control or authority over people or situations. As a verb, to command means to give orders or to have mastery of something, such as 'command a language.'

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Significado: An authoritative order, or control over something

命令，指挥，掌握

orden, mando, dominio

命令、指揮、習熟

명령, 지휘, 구사력

A 'command' is an authoritative order or instruction given to someone, especially in military or computing contexts. It also refers to having control or authority over people or situations. As a verb, to command means to give orders or to have mastery of something, such as 'command a language.'

「command」是给予某人的权威性命令或指示，特别是在军事或计算机领域。它也指对人或情况的控制或权威。作为动词，command意味着下达命令或精通某事。

Un «command» es una orden o instrucción autoritativa dada a alguien, especialmente en contextos militares o informáticos. También se refiere a tener control o autoridad sobre personas o situaciones.

「command」は、特に軍事やコンピューティングの文脈で、誰かに与えられる権威ある命令や指示です。人や状況に対する支配力や権威も指します。

'command'는 특히 군사나 컴퓨터 분야에서 누군가에게 내리는 권위 있는 명령이나 지시를 의미합니다. 또한 사람이나 상황에 대한 통제력이나 권한을 가지는 것을 뜻하기도 합니다. 동사로는 명령을 내리거나 무언가를 능숙하게 다루는 것을 의미하며, 예를 들어 'command a language'는 언어를 능숙하게 구사한다는 뜻입니다.

Ejemplos

The general gave the command to advance.
将军下达了前进的命令。
El general dio la orden de avanzar.
将軍は前進の命令を出しました。
장군은 전진 명령을 내렸습니다.
She has an excellent command of three languages.
她精通三种语言。
Ella tiene un excelente dominio de tres idiomas.
彼女は3か国語を見事に操ります。
그녀는 3개 국어를 훌륭하게 구사합니다.
The castle commands a spectacular view of the valley.
这座城堡俯瞰山谷的壮丽景色。
El castillo domina una vista espectacular del valle.
その城は谷の素晴らしい景色を見渡せます。
그 성에서는 계곡의 장관이 한눈에 내려다보입니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'comander', from Late Latin 'commandare' (to commit to one's charge), from 'com-' (intensive) and 'mandare' (to order, entrust). Related to 'mandate', 'demand', and 'commend'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Latin 'commandare' meaning to entrust or order. In computing, commands are instructions given to a computer. The phrase 'at your command' shows how the word implies readiness to serve or obey.

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