Navy

A fleet refers to a group of ships or vehicles that operate together or are under the same ownership or command.

例子: The fleet of warships set sail for a training exercise.

笔记: While 'navy' specifically refers to the branch of a nation's armed forces that operates at sea, 'fleet' can refer to a group of ships or vehicles in general, including those used for commercial purposes.

Maritime force is a term used to describe a military or naval force that operates on or near the sea.

例子: The maritime force conducted patrols along the coast to ensure security.

笔记: Unlike 'navy,' which specifically denotes the sea branch of a country's armed forces, 'maritime force' can encompass a broader range of naval and maritime security entities.

Nautical force refers to a military or naval force that is skilled in navigation and operations at sea.

例子: The nautical force participated in joint exercises with international partners.

笔记: Similar to 'navy,' 'nautical force' emphasizes the expertise and operations related to sea navigation and combat, but it may have a broader connotation in terms of types of vessels and missions undertaken.

This phrase means to leave or quit, often used humorously or metaphorically.

例子: I think it's time for you to join the navy and find a job that suits you better.

笔记: The original word 'navy' refers to a branch of the military, while this phrase is unrelated to the literal meaning.

Navy blue is a dark shade of blue color that resembles the color of the uniforms worn by navy personnel.

例子: She looked stunning in that navy blue dress at the party.

笔记: The phrase refers to a color, not the military branch.

This phrase means someone is or was a member of the navy.

例子: He served in the navy for ten years before retiring.

笔记: It directly relates to the military branch of the navy.

A navy seal refers to a member of the U.S. Navy's Sea, Air, and Land special operations force.

例子: The navy seal emerged from the water and swiftly completed the mission.

笔记: The phrase specifically denotes a highly trained military personnel, different from the general navy personnel.

A navy yard is a dockyard where navy ships are built and repaired.

例子: The ship was undergoing repairs at the navy yard after the storm damage.

笔记: It refers to a specific location where naval activities are conducted.

Navy beans are small white beans commonly used in cooking, especially in soups and stews.

例子: The recipe called for navy beans, but I used kidney beans instead.

笔记: It denotes a type of bean, not related to the military.

A navy yardbird refers to a worker or laborer employed at a navy yard.

例子: The navy yardbird was responsible for maintaining the equipment at the dockyard.

笔记: It refers to a specific worker in the context of naval activities.

A navy brat is a child who was raised in a Navy family, often moving frequently due to their parent's postings.

例子: Her dad was in the navy, so she's a navy brat and moved around a lot growing up.

笔记: The term 'navy brat' emphasizes the experience of being a child in a military family rather than the military service itself.

A loose cannon refers to someone who is unpredictable or uncontrollable, often causing chaos or problems.

例子: Watch out for him, he's a loose cannon and you never know what he's going to do next.

笔记: The original term refers to a cannon on a ship that has broken loose from its restraints and is a danger to the crew, likening the person's behavior to this hazardous situation.

Having a sailor mouth means using profane or vulgar language, often associated with sailors or those who work at sea.

例子: Sorry for my sailor mouth, I tend to swear a lot when I'm frustrated.

笔记: The slang term draws a connection between sailors - known for their rough language - and someone who uses offensive language in general.

Smooth sailing means that things are going well, without any problems or difficulties.

例子: After the initial challenges, it's been smooth sailing with our project.

笔记: The term is borrowed from sailing, where 'smooth sailing' refers to having calm waters and favorable conditions for sailing.

To deep six something means to discard, get rid of, or abandon it.

例子: We decided to deep six that plan and start fresh with a new approach.

笔记: The origin comes from nautical terminology where 'deep six' refers to a water depth of six fathoms (36 feet), a depth at which the chance of recovery is slim.