Singaporean Mandarin Database

This database contains a collection of Mandarin terms which have cultural, historical or sentimental value unique to Singapore. These terms may be used by Singaporeans in the past or at present. Some of the terms are read in print while others are used in our everyday conversations.

chéng

yuán

aircraft crew

Communities/Organisations

社群、团体

Communities / Organisations

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释义

名词

在飞机上工作的全组人员。简称机员。

DEFINITION

Noun

The entire crew working on an airplane. Abbreviated as “机员” in Mandarin.

由来
  • 在飞机上工作的人员包括飞行员,机舱服务员等。
  • 该词的简称 “机员” 较常见于报章新闻的头条及副标题中,而一般口语、书面语仍多用 “机组成员”。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The people who work on an airplane include pilots and cabin crew.
  • The abbreviation “机员” for the term is more commonly found in newspaper headlines and subheadings, while the term “机组成员” is commonly used in spoken and written language.

 

例句
为了预防疫情传播,新加坡航空公司要求所有机组成员在机上服务时佩戴口罩,并减少舱内人员接触。(《联合早报》,9/3/2020)
SAMPLE SENTENCE
To prevent the spread of Covid-19, Singapore Airlines requires all crew members to wear masks during in-flight services and to reduce all in-cabin interactions. (Lianhe Zaobao, 9/3/2020)
其他地区用语

机组(大陆)、机组员(港、澳、台)、机班(台)

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

机组 (Mainland China), 机组员 (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan), 机班 (Taiwan)

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