Definition of command in English:

command

verb kəˈmɑːndkəˈmænd

1reporting verb Give an authoritative or peremptory order.
命令
with object and infinitive a gruff voice commanded us to enter
一个粗暴的声音命令我们进去。
with direct speech ‘Stop arguing!’ he commanded
with clause he commanded that work should cease
他命令停止工作。
with object my mother commands my presence
我母亲命令我必须出席。
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Bring him to me,’ she commanded, her voice authoritative and unwavering.
- He could hear the voice of the man commanding them - the Commander was not here.
- Libby asked, her voice soft but commanding him to return to her.
- ‘Seize them,’ a cold voice commanded to the others, who advanced upon orders.
- ‘Get away from her’ he commanded his voice like liquid nitrogen.
- It seems like only an instant has passed when we are abruptly shaken from sleep by a loud voice commanding everyone to now go to the main gate.
- There was a short crackle from the speakers, then a voice spoke, commanding everyone to listen.
- Her daughter immediately commands her mother not to give the flower girl any money.
- Speaking of marriage, my mother is commanding me to marry soon.
- ‘Turn,’ Mother commands, bringing my attention to the kitchen table tailoring.
- ‘Well get up and do something about it,’ she commanded in her best mother voice.
- But then, over a loudspeaker, an all-too-real voice commanded us to stop driving and get out of our cars.
- After a second or two, the voice of her father commanded her to enter.
- ‘Rise,’ the empress commanded imperiously, her voice, a high-pitched shriek.
- Sabriel commanded him, her voice high-pitched with worry.
- ‘Give the phone back to my mother,’ she commanded, her voice like steel.
- ‘Bo, do as she has asked,’ the deep voice of Gin commanded.
- ‘In here, men,’ a gruff voice commanded as the feet drew nearer.
- I just was surprised that even if you are to be crowned King, you still are being commanded around by your mother.
- He called her over in a harsh voice, and then commanded her to draw him water for his bath.
Synonyms
order, give orders to, give the order to, tell, direct, instruct, call on, enjoin, adjure, charge, require, prescribe
literary bid
1. 1.1Military with object Have authority over; be in charge of (a unit)
  〔军〕统率；指挥；管辖
  he commanded a Hurricane squadron
  Example sentencesExamples
  Captain York, you may have commanded your own regiment in the late war, but so long as you command a troop in mine you will obey my orders.
  After the war he served as staff commander of an infantry regiment and division and commanded a combined unit.
  Those who were in command, those who were responsible for supervising them, they all failed.
  He commanded the unit for six years and was its honorary colonel twice.
  John fought in Vietnam and commanded a helicopter unit in Somalia.
  He then commanded a unit in Miami, charged with conducting operations against Communist Cuba.
2. 1.2archaic with object Control or restrain (oneself or one's feelings)
  〈古〉控制（或抑制）（自己，自己的感情）
  he commanded himself with an effort
  他努力控制自己。
  Example sentencesExamples
  His command over his body language is as strong as his control over the fighters he leads.
  He proves that he holds a strong command over his desires, exercises sound self-control, and enjoys the taste of disciplinary life.
  We have poor command over our image in the media.
2with object Dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height.
（战略位置）俯视，俯瞰
the fortress commands the shortest Channel crossing
这个堡垒俯瞰最短的英吉利海峡渡海航线。
Example sentencesExamples
- An excursion to the Castle, a fortress that commands the road to Salzburg costs £15.
- Additionally, they were located in the center of town, often occupying a location that commanded a view of adjacent buildings and the surrounding countryside.
- Rhum is famous not just as a National Nature Reserve but also for the splendid red sandstone Kinloch Castle, which commands sensational views from its steadfast position at the head of Loch Scresort.
- It commands a gorgeous view of the Bay at sunset and is well worth visiting early evening.
- The bar commands a spectacular view of the River Shannon from the ground and first floor of the €100 million River Point building.
- It was built on a hill commanding a great view for miles.
- On a four-acre elevated site sloping to the road, the courtyard commands a fine view over farmland to the sea, less than two miles away.
- Their massive towers were designed to house garrisons, customs and city officials and command a view of the boulevards.
- Situated on the borders of Wicklow and Kildare, Barretstown Castle commands a panoramic view over beautiful rolling hills and verdant fields.
- The Presidential Suite commands a panoramic view of the lagoon.
- It was cosy, had a fireplace, and commanded a nice view of the Bishop of Galway's back yard, where herons used to nest and foxes would come around foraging.
- All of the rooms command views over the city skyline.
- The 20-square-metre classroom on the third floor commands a view of willows and winding streams.
- As the trees grew the mausoleum no longer commanded a view of New York harbor.
- It was situated on a slope that led to a rocky beach and commanded an incredible view of the sea, the Blue Mountains, Cabarita Island and the nearby fishing and marketing town of Port Maria.
- My first flat was over the allotted $10 a day, but it commanded a view of the city and harbor that was unequaled.
- But it afforded him the only position where he could command a view of the entire area from a post that was nearly hidden.
- The back commands terrific views over the Dean Village and the Firth and Forth, the horizon bristling with spires and treetops.
- The building, which commands views over Parliament Street, was believed to be worth more than £2 million and has not been used since it was closed in 1982.
- The projecting balconies of the nine-storeyed palace gracefully rises to a mountain height, commanding a bird's view of the town.
Synonyms
be in charge of, be in command of, have charge of, have control of, be the leader of, be the boss of, preside over, be in authority over, hold sway over
head, lead, rule, govern, control, direct, guide, manage, supervise, superintend, oversee
be in the driver's seat, be in the saddle, be at the helm, take the chair
informal head up, run the show, call the shots, call the tune
3with object Be in a strong enough position to have or secure.
掌握，拥有；可以获得
they command a majority in Parliament
他们在国会里拥有多数席位。
he commanded considerable personal loyalty
他赢得了相当多的人的忠诚。
Example sentencesExamples
- The political leader of the opposition party which commands the majority in the Parliament, usually holds the post of Opposition Leader.
- They may both be remakes of better films, but there is no denying that the American versions of these Japanese classics now command a very strong position in the marketplace.
- Lincoln represented the mainstream of his party, which commanded a majority of votes in the North by 1860.
- Items that are hard to find in the original labeled box, that are in unused condition and in boxes, and that are in fine condition commanded the strongest prices.
- In fact there's a real question about whether either can even command enough support to put together a coalition with smaller parties.
- This was a plurality opinion, but on this point she commanded a majority of votes on the court.
- It commands an overwhelming majority of support in the media, the arts, the universities and the public service.
- MPs called for a strong new leader who commands the support of the whole party
- But standing, you should have been able to command enough attention to quiet everyone down.
- It is also a potentially valuable business with a very strong brand, a good market image and which commands strong loyalty among its customers.
- The latter states that the Opposition Leader is the person who commands the majority of Opposition support in the House.
- Following a general election, or a change of leadership, the leader of the party commanding an overall majority in the House of Commons is invited by the monarch to become Prime Minister and form a cabinet.
- The person who can command a parliamentary majority in this Parliament can do whatever he or she likes, and in that respect we are almost unique in world democracy.
- In any democracy suffering the collapse of its government with no single party commanding the necessary majority to mount a new one, a general election would follow.
- The most serious in this regard is the fact that Roh's party does not command a majority in the National Assembly.
- Because of the plethora of candidates, many of which are trying to cater to the same voting demographics, it is highly unlikely that the winner will command a majority.
- Much of our practice regarding the formation and conduct of government assumes that government will be in the hands of a single party that commands a majority in Parliament.
- There is every chance he could still command a majority of above 80 at the next election, ordinarily the sign of a strong, healthy government.
- This is evidence that not only are people buying homes, but that demand in the market is strong enough to command premium asking prices.
- It merely says he is to appoint the leader of the party which commands a majority in the House of Representatives as prime minister.
Synonyms
receive, be given, get, gain, obtain, secure

noun kəˈmɑːndkəˈmænd

1An authoritative order.
命令
he obeyed her commands without question
Example sentencesExamples
- In some ways, the president of the corporation has to obey the command of the corporation in order to compete.
- Captain Harper shouted out orders to his crew, who rushed to obey his commands.
- Without question they both obeyed his command and followed after him.
- There were several instances where my voice commands went unanswered, which was particularly frustrating in the heat of battle.
- Aside from thinking, Simon also does the necessary chores and obeys all commands from his superiors.
- Therefore, they have no right to issue commands or orders.
- I have finally taught him to obey a few simple commands.
- Who wants to put their fates into hands of others and obey their commands?
- The soldiers obeyed his command because he had ordered them to.
- People merely obey arbitrary commands and orders, but they respond quickly and usually give extra effort for leaders who genuinely care for them.
- Your positive insight and support were a huge inspiration for our writing, even after the command ordered us to stand down.
- They were still waiting over an hour later as the police went about using their metal barricades and polite but authoritative commands to disperse the area.
- In order to be efficient commands must be executed quickly and without questioning by subordinates.
- It wasn't a question it was a command which Pearl quickly obeyed.
- Elephants would be trained for one hour each in the morning and evening to make it obey certain commands as well.
- I realized that if I kept obeying her commands she would keep giving them.
- The physical training involves making the canines obey commands of the master.
- I obeyed her command without questioning, since she was responsible for the most fun I'd had in my life up to that point.
- You are teaching him that when he hears that command he must obey.
- Nobody likes taking orders, commands or advice from others.
Synonyms
order, instruction, directive, direction, commandment, injunction, demand, stipulation, requirement, exhortation, bidding, request
decree, dictate, diktat, edict, ruling, resolution, pronouncement, ordinance, mandate, fiat, precept
literary behest
archaic hest
rare rescript
1. 1.1mass noun Authority, especially over armed forces.
  （尤指陆海空三军的）指挥（权），统率（权）
  an officer took command
  由一名军官担任指挥。
  who's in command?
  谁是指挥官？
  Example sentencesExamples
  So we fly back down to Guadalcanal to take command of the task force.
  From the very day George Washington took command, the uniform of the United States has always stood for courage and decency and shining hope in a world of darkness.
  He will spend the next two years in command, seeing to the fruits of the project as the Navy further employs the satellite monitoring of fishing vessels t sea.
  His uncle was stationed in command of the imperial naval base at Misenum, on the north-west extremity of the Bay of Naples.
  In October 1943, he took command of the newly formed 14th Army.
  Although friends pointed out that he was not actually in command of the armed forces at the time.
  For example, he already had taken command of military operations when he took control of critical production programs.
  He makes a number of solid points in this column, and I imagine these abuses would have been caught much earlier had he been in command in late 2003.
  The ship's arrival posed a problem to the British authorities, then in command of the Cape.
  Are you glad you are not in command at the moment?
  He was confident that, with just 5,000 troops under his command, the catastrophe could be averted.
  He had left the bridge a few minutes before and as the grounding was not felt, when I realised that the vessel was stopped I called the Master and he took command.
  "I am now assuming command of this force, " I told them.
  ‘Russell has a natural energy and authority, and he took command of that ship from the beginning’.
  I enjoy the authority and like being in command of 30-odd recruits.
  Oh, no, we always are going to keep our troops under our own command.
  David continued to examine the ship while the troops under his command maintained the perimeter.
  When an infantry officer takes command of a company, he wants to make it the best fighting force possible.
  July 19th, Franco arrives to take command of the army in Morocco.
  This is unexpected behavior from those in command.
  Synonyms
  authority, control, charge, power, direction, dominion, domination, influence, sway, guidance
  leadership, mastery, rule, government, management, supervision, superintendence, administration, jurisdiction
2. 1.2Military treated as singular or plural A group of officers exercising control over a particular group or operation.
  〔军〕指挥部，司令部
  a five-member general command
  Example sentencesExamples
  In the past, courses were ordered by the command, based on what they thought their personnel would need.
  There was a fundamental lack of trust between the command and the troops.
  The military's southern command said an infantry brigade has been sent to the site to assist the citizens.
  The Army needs competent, confident, adaptive thinkers to exercise battle command.
  Strategic and operational command used tactical forces and assets and created favorable conditions for their use.
3. 1.3Military A body of troops or a district under the control of a particular officer.
  〔军〕部队；军区（在一名指挥官管辖下的军队或地区）
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Air Force is organized into 9 major commands, 35 field operating agencies, and 4 direct reporting units.
  It will also be necessary to do some adjustments to the structure of commands of the military districts and fronts.
  Despite the diverse missions of the District's many commands, virtually all of them share one thing in common.
  Across the command, deployment orders were flowing.
  These activities work closely with combatant commands to identify operational requirements.
2in singular The ability to use or control something.
运用能力；控制能力，掌握
he had a brilliant command of English
他精通英语。
Example sentencesExamples
- He has such command over his knowledge that he can popularize it in the best sense of the word.
- "They come with a very basic command of English, " she said.
- She has command over many languages but her prime work is to translate English poetry into Urdu and vice versa.
- The basic objective behind the learning of Arabic literature is to earn efficiency, mastery and command over Arabic.
- For much of the season, he has struggled with command of his fastball.
- Garner and Sadler are gifted musicians and talented comedians who have command over physical comedy and character-acting.
- First, one must have a firm command over classical Arabic language including its vocabulary, grammar, metaphors, and idioms.
- Tonight we saw that he has an equal command over domestic issues.
- Her vibrant stage presence, excellent command over rhythm and felicity of expression held the audience spellbound.
- Hardly any junior has shown such a good command over both forms of the game in the recent past.
- Like anyone who is thinking of getting into race commentary they have the twin skills of a good command of the English language, married to a strong knowledge of the formbook.
- This, we would not be able to do unless we have a sound and effective command over English.
- Simply put, it's more than acting with inputs like good command over language, spontaneity, imagination, skills to improvise there and then.
- Once you have a command over these combinations, you can always improvise and go beyond that depending on your creativity.
- With muddled thoughts, sweaty palms, poor command over the language, and butterflies in the stomach, the girl sees expectant eyes, all glued on her.
- Sonia's drawback seems to be her lack of command over Indian languages.
- As one would expect from his highly efficient biography (also unofficial) of Ted Heath, he shows a masterly command of the politics of the period.
- He has good command over English, Punjabi and Hindi languages.
- The Magginis have a brilliant command of the idiom.
- Their profession calls for a thorough knowledge about tourist sites, good command over the language and heavy dose of psychology.
Synonyms
knowledge, mastery, grasp, grip, comprehension, understanding
ability in, fluency in
3Computing
An instruction or signal causing a computer to perform one of its basic functions.
〔计算机〕指令，命令
Example sentencesExamples
- After a purchase is completed, the command erases the order information from the machine's memory
- You can also use commands to change the order of word fields - for example, make the first word in a line, the fourth - and the fourth word, the first.
- The custom commands are simply instructions you speak to the computer and then it performs the designated task.
- Finding one, he smiled, and typed a command into the control system.
- It's a safe way to execute commands on remote computers.

Phrases

at someone's command

At someone's disposal to use or instruct.
由某人支配；听从某人的指示
I shall defend myself with all the eloquence at my command
我将竭尽我的雄辩口才来为自己辩护。
Example sentencesExamples
- With all the modern methods of waste disposal at our command, it should not be difficult to prevent pollution of lakes.
- We have a big task in keeping our city clean, but we are doing it with all the will and resources we have at our command.
- We shall combat it with all the resources at our command.
- They go on deploying the vast propaganda and other resources at their command until they finally impose their will.
- Our kids have incredible toys at their command that allow them to experience everything but the real thing.
- Pointedly refusing to rule out the use of nuclear weapons, he added, ‘We will direct every resource at our command and every necessary weapon of war.’
- Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.
- The nobility and the church fought back hard with all the power at their command.
- So with all the creative energy at our command, let us begin an era of national renewal.
- You can do that when you have a powerful government at your command.

word of command

1An order for a movement in a drill.
（军事训练中的）口令，号令
Example sentencesExamples
- On hearing the last syllable of the word of command, the recruit shall execute the intended motion lively and smartly.
- The quick and accurate reaction of soldiers to the word of Command is instilled through the incessant and repetitive practice of battle drills and routines.
- In squads they learnt how to obey orders instinctively, and to react to a single word of command, by coping with a torrent of abuse from the drill sergeants.
1. 1.1A prearranged spoken signal for the start of an operation.
  （表示军事行动开始的）口令
  Example sentencesExamples
  And with that simple word of command, the wind ceased and the waves died down.
  And suddenly, without anyone appearing to have given a word of command, it stopped, beasts were unloaded, tents were pitched, fires lit, water set to boil and herds taken off to forage.
  She pulled Jason out of the way and stated one word of command at the door, which rebuilt itself.
  He spoke a word of command, and the other troll dropped to the ground as well, and now there remained only the one with the crude sword.
  The other man yells out a word of command, and all of a sudden, the blue sparkles disappear, and the dagger is flying straight towards my heart with nothing to interfere with it.
  Ashe murmured a word of command, and a shining blade of ghostly blue force sprung from her hand, and the fire that formerly resided in her hand left it and began floating in the air near her.
  The officer raised me to a sitting posture, as he uttered a word of command; then several men placed me upon a horse.
  With a sharp word of command the book snapped shut and flew into his waiting claws like a loyal pet to its master.
  On the the words of command, the firing party raised their rifles into the air, unleashing three volleys into the grey canopy of cloud hanging above the cemetery.

Origin

Middle English: from Old French comander 'to command', from late Latin commandare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + mandare 'commit, command'. Compare with commend.

Rhymes

demand, remand

Definition of command in US English:

command

verbkəˈmændkəˈmand

1reporting verb Give an authoritative order.
命令
with object and infinitive a gruff voice commanded us to enter
一个粗暴的声音命令我们进去。
with direct speech “Stop arguing!” he commanded
with clause he commanded that work should cease
他命令停止工作。
with object my mother commands my presence
我母亲命令我必须出席。
Example sentencesExamples
- ‘Give the phone back to my mother,’ she commanded, her voice like steel.
- Libby asked, her voice soft but commanding him to return to her.
- I just was surprised that even if you are to be crowned King, you still are being commanded around by your mother.
- It seems like only an instant has passed when we are abruptly shaken from sleep by a loud voice commanding everyone to now go to the main gate.
- ‘In here, men,’ a gruff voice commanded as the feet drew nearer.
- ‘Turn,’ Mother commands, bringing my attention to the kitchen table tailoring.
- ‘Rise,’ the empress commanded imperiously, her voice, a high-pitched shriek.
- ‘Seize them,’ a cold voice commanded to the others, who advanced upon orders.
- ‘Get away from her’ he commanded his voice like liquid nitrogen.
- ‘Bo, do as she has asked,’ the deep voice of Gin commanded.
- There was a short crackle from the speakers, then a voice spoke, commanding everyone to listen.
- ‘Well get up and do something about it,’ she commanded in her best mother voice.
- After a second or two, the voice of her father commanded her to enter.
- But then, over a loudspeaker, an all-too-real voice commanded us to stop driving and get out of our cars.
- He could hear the voice of the man commanding them - the Commander was not here.
- ‘Bring him to me,’ she commanded, her voice authoritative and unwavering.
- Sabriel commanded him, her voice high-pitched with worry.
- Speaking of marriage, my mother is commanding me to marry soon.
- He called her over in a harsh voice, and then commanded her to draw him water for his bath.
- Her daughter immediately commands her mother not to give the flower girl any money.
Synonyms
order, give orders to, give the order to, tell, direct, instruct, call on, enjoin, adjure, charge, require, prescribe
1. 1.1Military with object Have authority over; be in charge of (a unit)
  〔军〕统率；指挥；管辖
  he commanded a battalion at Normandy
  Example sentencesExamples
  After the war he served as staff commander of an infantry regiment and division and commanded a combined unit.
  John fought in Vietnam and commanded a helicopter unit in Somalia.
  Captain York, you may have commanded your own regiment in the late war, but so long as you command a troop in mine you will obey my orders.
  He then commanded a unit in Miami, charged with conducting operations against Communist Cuba.
  He commanded the unit for six years and was its honorary colonel twice.
  Those who were in command, those who were responsible for supervising them, they all failed.
2. 1.2archaic with object Control or restrain (oneself or one's feelings)
  〈古〉控制（或抑制）（自己，自己的感情）
  he commanded himself with an effort
  他努力控制自己。
  Example sentencesExamples
  His command over his body language is as strong as his control over the fighters he leads.
  He proves that he holds a strong command over his desires, exercises sound self-control, and enjoys the taste of disciplinary life.
  We have poor command over our image in the media.
2with object Dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height.
（战略位置）俯视，俯瞰
the two castles commanded the harbor
Example sentencesExamples
- The back commands terrific views over the Dean Village and the Firth and Forth, the horizon bristling with spires and treetops.
- Rhum is famous not just as a National Nature Reserve but also for the splendid red sandstone Kinloch Castle, which commands sensational views from its steadfast position at the head of Loch Scresort.
- An excursion to the Castle, a fortress that commands the road to Salzburg costs £15.
- Additionally, they were located in the center of town, often occupying a location that commanded a view of adjacent buildings and the surrounding countryside.
- It was situated on a slope that led to a rocky beach and commanded an incredible view of the sea, the Blue Mountains, Cabarita Island and the nearby fishing and marketing town of Port Maria.
- Situated on the borders of Wicklow and Kildare, Barretstown Castle commands a panoramic view over beautiful rolling hills and verdant fields.
- My first flat was over the allotted $10 a day, but it commanded a view of the city and harbor that was unequaled.
- The Presidential Suite commands a panoramic view of the lagoon.
- The 20-square-metre classroom on the third floor commands a view of willows and winding streams.
- It was built on a hill commanding a great view for miles.
- The building, which commands views over Parliament Street, was believed to be worth more than £2 million and has not been used since it was closed in 1982.
- The bar commands a spectacular view of the River Shannon from the ground and first floor of the €100 million River Point building.
- The projecting balconies of the nine-storeyed palace gracefully rises to a mountain height, commanding a bird's view of the town.
- All of the rooms command views over the city skyline.
- It commands a gorgeous view of the Bay at sunset and is well worth visiting early evening.
- It was cosy, had a fireplace, and commanded a nice view of the Bishop of Galway's back yard, where herons used to nest and foxes would come around foraging.
- As the trees grew the mausoleum no longer commanded a view of New York harbor.
- On a four-acre elevated site sloping to the road, the courtyard commands a fine view over farmland to the sea, less than two miles away.
- Their massive towers were designed to house garrisons, customs and city officials and command a view of the boulevards.
- But it afforded him the only position where he could command a view of the entire area from a post that was nearly hidden.
Synonyms
be in charge of, be in command of, have charge of, have control of, be the leader of, be the boss of, preside over, be in authority over, hold sway over
3with object Be in a strong enough position to have or secure (something)
掌握，拥有；可以获得
no party commanded a majority
a moral force that commanded respect
Example sentencesExamples
- It commands an overwhelming majority of support in the media, the arts, the universities and the public service.
- Lincoln represented the mainstream of his party, which commanded a majority of votes in the North by 1860.
- In fact there's a real question about whether either can even command enough support to put together a coalition with smaller parties.
- In any democracy suffering the collapse of its government with no single party commanding the necessary majority to mount a new one, a general election would follow.
- The most serious in this regard is the fact that Roh's party does not command a majority in the National Assembly.
- There is every chance he could still command a majority of above 80 at the next election, ordinarily the sign of a strong, healthy government.
- Following a general election, or a change of leadership, the leader of the party commanding an overall majority in the House of Commons is invited by the monarch to become Prime Minister and form a cabinet.
- They may both be remakes of better films, but there is no denying that the American versions of these Japanese classics now command a very strong position in the marketplace.
- This was a plurality opinion, but on this point she commanded a majority of votes on the court.
- MPs called for a strong new leader who commands the support of the whole party
- But standing, you should have been able to command enough attention to quiet everyone down.
- It is also a potentially valuable business with a very strong brand, a good market image and which commands strong loyalty among its customers.
- The latter states that the Opposition Leader is the person who commands the majority of Opposition support in the House.
- The political leader of the opposition party which commands the majority in the Parliament, usually holds the post of Opposition Leader.
- Much of our practice regarding the formation and conduct of government assumes that government will be in the hands of a single party that commands a majority in Parliament.
- It merely says he is to appoint the leader of the party which commands a majority in the House of Representatives as prime minister.
- Items that are hard to find in the original labeled box, that are in unused condition and in boxes, and that are in fine condition commanded the strongest prices.
- The person who can command a parliamentary majority in this Parliament can do whatever he or she likes, and in that respect we are almost unique in world democracy.
- This is evidence that not only are people buying homes, but that demand in the market is strong enough to command premium asking prices.
- Because of the plethora of candidates, many of which are trying to cater to the same voting demographics, it is highly unlikely that the winner will command a majority.
Synonyms
receive, be given, get, gain, obtain, secure

nounkəˈmændkəˈmand

1An authoritative order.
命令
it's unlikely they'll obey your commands
Example sentencesExamples
- There were several instances where my voice commands went unanswered, which was particularly frustrating in the heat of battle.
- Who wants to put their fates into hands of others and obey their commands?
- People merely obey arbitrary commands and orders, but they respond quickly and usually give extra effort for leaders who genuinely care for them.
- Without question they both obeyed his command and followed after him.
- It wasn't a question it was a command which Pearl quickly obeyed.
- You are teaching him that when he hears that command he must obey.
- Aside from thinking, Simon also does the necessary chores and obeys all commands from his superiors.
- The physical training involves making the canines obey commands of the master.
- I obeyed her command without questioning, since she was responsible for the most fun I'd had in my life up to that point.
- Your positive insight and support were a huge inspiration for our writing, even after the command ordered us to stand down.
- Therefore, they have no right to issue commands or orders.
- Elephants would be trained for one hour each in the morning and evening to make it obey certain commands as well.
- Captain Harper shouted out orders to his crew, who rushed to obey his commands.
- In some ways, the president of the corporation has to obey the command of the corporation in order to compete.
- In order to be efficient commands must be executed quickly and without questioning by subordinates.
- They were still waiting over an hour later as the police went about using their metal barricades and polite but authoritative commands to disperse the area.
- Nobody likes taking orders, commands or advice from others.
- I have finally taught him to obey a few simple commands.
- I realized that if I kept obeying her commands she would keep giving them.
- The soldiers obeyed his command because he had ordered them to.
Synonyms
order, instruction, directive, direction, commandment, injunction, demand, stipulation, requirement, exhortation, bidding, request
1. 1.1Computing An instruction or signal that causes a computer to perform one of its basic functions.
  〔计算机〕指令，命令
  Example sentencesExamples
  After a purchase is completed, the command erases the order information from the machine's memory
  It's a safe way to execute commands on remote computers.
  Finding one, he smiled, and typed a command into the control system.
  The custom commands are simply instructions you speak to the computer and then it performs the designated task.
  You can also use commands to change the order of word fields - for example, make the first word in a line, the fourth - and the fourth word, the first.
2. 1.2 Authority, especially over armed forces.
  （尤指陆海空三军的）指挥（权），统率（权）
  an officer took command
  由一名军官担任指挥。
  who's in command?
  谁是指挥官？
  we will have nearly thirty thousand people under our command
  Example sentencesExamples
  July 19th, Franco arrives to take command of the army in Morocco.
  He had left the bridge a few minutes before and as the grounding was not felt, when I realised that the vessel was stopped I called the Master and he took command.
  He was confident that, with just 5,000 troops under his command, the catastrophe could be averted.
  So we fly back down to Guadalcanal to take command of the task force.
  ‘Russell has a natural energy and authority, and he took command of that ship from the beginning’.
  Are you glad you are not in command at the moment?
  The ship's arrival posed a problem to the British authorities, then in command of the Cape.
  In October 1943, he took command of the newly formed 14th Army.
  When an infantry officer takes command of a company, he wants to make it the best fighting force possible.
  I enjoy the authority and like being in command of 30-odd recruits.
  This is unexpected behavior from those in command.
  He will spend the next two years in command, seeing to the fruits of the project as the Navy further employs the satellite monitoring of fishing vessels t sea.
  Although friends pointed out that he was not actually in command of the armed forces at the time.
  Oh, no, we always are going to keep our troops under our own command.
  For example, he already had taken command of military operations when he took control of critical production programs.
  His uncle was stationed in command of the imperial naval base at Misenum, on the north-west extremity of the Bay of Naples.
  David continued to examine the ship while the troops under his command maintained the perimeter.
  From the very day George Washington took command, the uniform of the United States has always stood for courage and decency and shining hope in a world of darkness.
  He makes a number of solid points in this column, and I imagine these abuses would have been caught much earlier had he been in command in late 2003.
  "I am now assuming command of this force, " I told them.
  Synonyms
  authority, control, charge, power, direction, dominion, domination, influence, sway, guidance
3. 1.3in singular The ability to use or control something.
  运用能力；控制能力，掌握
  he had a brilliant command of English
  他精通英语。
  Example sentencesExamples
  She has command over many languages but her prime work is to translate English poetry into Urdu and vice versa.
  Sonia's drawback seems to be her lack of command over Indian languages.
  Tonight we saw that he has an equal command over domestic issues.
  "They come with a very basic command of English, " she said.
  The basic objective behind the learning of Arabic literature is to earn efficiency, mastery and command over Arabic.
  This, we would not be able to do unless we have a sound and effective command over English.
  He has good command over English, Punjabi and Hindi languages.
  First, one must have a firm command over classical Arabic language including its vocabulary, grammar, metaphors, and idioms.
  Once you have a command over these combinations, you can always improvise and go beyond that depending on your creativity.
  Hardly any junior has shown such a good command over both forms of the game in the recent past.
  Like anyone who is thinking of getting into race commentary they have the twin skills of a good command of the English language, married to a strong knowledge of the formbook.
  The Magginis have a brilliant command of the idiom.
  Her vibrant stage presence, excellent command over rhythm and felicity of expression held the audience spellbound.
  Simply put, it's more than acting with inputs like good command over language, spontaneity, imagination, skills to improvise there and then.
  He has such command over his knowledge that he can popularize it in the best sense of the word.
  Their profession calls for a thorough knowledge about tourist sites, good command over the language and heavy dose of psychology.
  With muddled thoughts, sweaty palms, poor command over the language, and butterflies in the stomach, the girl sees expectant eyes, all glued on her.
  Garner and Sadler are gifted musicians and talented comedians who have command over physical comedy and character-acting.
  As one would expect from his highly efficient biography (also unofficial) of Ted Heath, he shows a masterly command of the politics of the period.
  For much of the season, he has struggled with command of his fastball.
  Synonyms
  knowledge, mastery, grasp, grip, comprehension, understanding
4. 1.4Military treated as singular or plural A group of officers exercising control over a particular group or operation.
  〔军〕指挥部，司令部
  Example sentencesExamples
  There was a fundamental lack of trust between the command and the troops.
  In the past, courses were ordered by the command, based on what they thought their personnel would need.
  The Army needs competent, confident, adaptive thinkers to exercise battle command.
  The military's southern command said an infantry brigade has been sent to the site to assist the citizens.
  Strategic and operational command used tactical forces and assets and created favorable conditions for their use.
5. 1.5Military A body of troops or a district under the control of a particular officer.
  〔军〕部队；军区（在一名指挥官管辖下的军队或地区）
  Example sentencesExamples
  It will also be necessary to do some adjustments to the structure of commands of the military districts and fronts.
  The Air Force is organized into 9 major commands, 35 field operating agencies, and 4 direct reporting units.
  Despite the diverse missions of the District's many commands, virtually all of them share one thing in common.
  These activities work closely with combatant commands to identify operational requirements.
  Across the command, deployment orders were flowing.

Phrases

at someone's command

At someone's disposal; available.
he had at his command a vast number of ready-made phrases
Example sentencesExamples
- The nobility and the church fought back hard with all the power at their command.
- So with all the creative energy at our command, let us begin an era of national renewal.
- Our kids have incredible toys at their command that allow them to experience everything but the real thing.
- They go on deploying the vast propaganda and other resources at their command until they finally impose their will.
- Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.
- You can do that when you have a powerful government at your command.
- We shall combat it with all the resources at our command.
- With all the modern methods of waste disposal at our command, it should not be difficult to prevent pollution of lakes.
- We have a big task in keeping our city clean, but we are doing it with all the will and resources we have at our command.
- Pointedly refusing to rule out the use of nuclear weapons, he added, ‘We will direct every resource at our command and every necessary weapon of war.’

Origin

Middle English: from Old French comander ‘to command’, from late Latin commandare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + mandare ‘commit, command’. Compare with commend.

词汇	command
释义	Definition of command in English: command verb kəˈmɑːndkəˈmænd 1reporting verb Give an authoritative or peremptory order. 命令 with object and infinitive a gruff voice commanded us to enter 一个粗暴的声音命令我们进去。 with direct speech ‘Stop arguing!’ he commanded with clause he commanded that work should cease 他命令停止工作。 with object my mother commands my presence 我母亲命令我必须出席。 Example sentencesExamples ‘Bring him to me,’ she commanded, her voice authoritative and unwavering. He could hear the voice of the man commanding them - the Commander was not here. Libby asked, her voice soft but commanding him to return to her. ‘Seize them,’ a cold voice commanded to the others, who advanced upon orders. ‘Get away from her’ he commanded his voice like liquid nitrogen. It seems like only an instant has passed when we are abruptly shaken from sleep by a loud voice commanding everyone to now go to the main gate. There was a short crackle from the speakers, then a voice spoke, commanding everyone to listen. Her daughter immediately commands her mother not to give the flower girl any money. Speaking of marriage, my mother is commanding me to marry soon. ‘Turn,’ Mother commands, bringing my attention to the kitchen table tailoring. ‘Well get up and do something about it,’ she commanded in her best mother voice. But then, over a loudspeaker, an all-too-real voice commanded us to stop driving and get out of our cars. After a second or two, the voice of her father commanded her to enter. ‘Rise,’ the empress commanded imperiously, her voice, a high-pitched shriek. Sabriel commanded him, her voice high-pitched with worry. ‘Give the phone back to my mother,’ she commanded, her voice like steel. ‘Bo, do as she has asked,’ the deep voice of Gin commanded. ‘In here, men,’ a gruff voice commanded as the feet drew nearer. I just was surprised that even if you are to be crowned King, you still are being commanded around by your mother. He called her over in a harsh voice, and then commanded her to draw him water for his bath. Synonyms order, give orders to, give the order to, tell, direct, instruct, call on, enjoin, adjure, charge, require, prescribe literary bid 1.1Military with object Have authority over; be in charge of (a unit) 〔军〕统率；指挥；管辖 he commanded a Hurricane squadron Example sentencesExamples Captain York, you may have commanded your own regiment in the late war, but so long as you command a troop in mine you will obey my orders. After the war he served as staff commander of an infantry regiment and division and commanded a combined unit. Those who were in command, those who were responsible for supervising them, they all failed. He commanded the unit for six years and was its honorary colonel twice. John fought in Vietnam and commanded a helicopter unit in Somalia. He then commanded a unit in Miami, charged with conducting operations against Communist Cuba. 1.2archaic with object Control or restrain (oneself or one's feelings) 〈古〉控制（或抑制）（自己，自己的感情） he commanded himself with an effort 他努力控制自己。 Example sentencesExamples His command over his body language is as strong as his control over the fighters he leads. He proves that he holds a strong command over his desires, exercises sound self-control, and enjoys the taste of disciplinary life. We have poor command over our image in the media. 2with object Dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height. （战略位置）俯视，俯瞰 the fortress commands the shortest Channel crossing 这个堡垒俯瞰最短的英吉利海峡渡海航线。 Example sentencesExamples An excursion to the Castle, a fortress that commands the road to Salzburg costs £15. Additionally, they were located in the center of town, often occupying a location that commanded a view of adjacent buildings and the surrounding countryside. Rhum is famous not just as a National Nature Reserve but also for the splendid red sandstone Kinloch Castle, which commands sensational views from its steadfast position at the head of Loch Scresort. It commands a gorgeous view of the Bay at sunset and is well worth visiting early evening. The bar commands a spectacular view of the River Shannon from the ground and first floor of the €100 million River Point building. It was built on a hill commanding a great view for miles. On a four-acre elevated site sloping to the road, the courtyard commands a fine view over farmland to the sea, less than two miles away. Their massive towers were designed to house garrisons, customs and city officials and command a view of the boulevards. Situated on the borders of Wicklow and Kildare, Barretstown Castle commands a panoramic view over beautiful rolling hills and verdant fields. The Presidential Suite commands a panoramic view of the lagoon. It was cosy, had a fireplace, and commanded a nice view of the Bishop of Galway's back yard, where herons used to nest and foxes would come around foraging. All of the rooms command views over the city skyline. The 20-square-metre classroom on the third floor commands a view of willows and winding streams. As the trees grew the mausoleum no longer commanded a view of New York harbor. It was situated on a slope that led to a rocky beach and commanded an incredible view of the sea, the Blue Mountains, Cabarita Island and the nearby fishing and marketing town of Port Maria. My first flat was over the allotted $10 a day, but it commanded a view of the city and harbor that was unequaled. But it afforded him the only position where he could command a view of the entire area from a post that was nearly hidden. The back commands terrific views over the Dean Village and the Firth and Forth, the horizon bristling with spires and treetops. The building, which commands views over Parliament Street, was believed to be worth more than £2 million and has not been used since it was closed in 1982. The projecting balconies of the nine-storeyed palace gracefully rises to a mountain height, commanding a bird's view of the town. Synonyms be in charge of, be in command of, have charge of, have control of, be the leader of, be the boss of, preside over, be in authority over, hold sway over head, lead, rule, govern, control, direct, guide, manage, supervise, superintend, oversee be in the driver's seat, be in the saddle, be at the helm, take the chair informal head up, run the show, call the shots, call the tune 3with object Be in a strong enough position to have or secure. 掌握，拥有；可以获得 they command a majority in Parliament 他们在国会里拥有多数席位。 he commanded considerable personal loyalty 他赢得了相当多的人的忠诚。 Example sentencesExamples The political leader of the opposition party which commands the majority in the Parliament, usually holds the post of Opposition Leader. They may both be remakes of better films, but there is no denying that the American versions of these Japanese classics now command a very strong position in the marketplace. Lincoln represented the mainstream of his party, which commanded a majority of votes in the North by 1860. Items that are hard to find in the original labeled box, that are in unused condition and in boxes, and that are in fine condition commanded the strongest prices. In fact there's a real question about whether either can even command enough support to put together a coalition with smaller parties. This was a plurality opinion, but on this point she commanded a majority of votes on the court. It commands an overwhelming majority of support in the media, the arts, the universities and the public service. MPs called for a strong new leader who commands the support of the whole party But standing, you should have been able to command enough attention to quiet everyone down. It is also a potentially valuable business with a very strong brand, a good market image and which commands strong loyalty among its customers. The latter states that the Opposition Leader is the person who commands the majority of Opposition support in the House. Following a general election, or a change of leadership, the leader of the party commanding an overall majority in the House of Commons is invited by the monarch to become Prime Minister and form a cabinet. The person who can command a parliamentary majority in this Parliament can do whatever he or she likes, and in that respect we are almost unique in world democracy. In any democracy suffering the collapse of its government with no single party commanding the necessary majority to mount a new one, a general election would follow. The most serious in this regard is the fact that Roh's party does not command a majority in the National Assembly. Because of the plethora of candidates, many of which are trying to cater to the same voting demographics, it is highly unlikely that the winner will command a majority. Much of our practice regarding the formation and conduct of government assumes that government will be in the hands of a single party that commands a majority in Parliament. There is every chance he could still command a majority of above 80 at the next election, ordinarily the sign of a strong, healthy government. This is evidence that not only are people buying homes, but that demand in the market is strong enough to command premium asking prices. It merely says he is to appoint the leader of the party which commands a majority in the House of Representatives as prime minister. Synonyms receive, be given, get, gain, obtain, secure noun kəˈmɑːndkəˈmænd 1An authoritative order. 命令 he obeyed her commands without question Example sentencesExamples In some ways, the president of the corporation has to obey the command of the corporation in order to compete. Captain Harper shouted out orders to his crew, who rushed to obey his commands. Without question they both obeyed his command and followed after him. There were several instances where my voice commands went unanswered, which was particularly frustrating in the heat of battle. Aside from thinking, Simon also does the necessary chores and obeys all commands from his superiors. Therefore, they have no right to issue commands or orders. I have finally taught him to obey a few simple commands. Who wants to put their fates into hands of others and obey their commands? The soldiers obeyed his command because he had ordered them to. People merely obey arbitrary commands and orders, but they respond quickly and usually give extra effort for leaders who genuinely care for them. Your positive insight and support were a huge inspiration for our writing, even after the command ordered us to stand down. They were still waiting over an hour later as the police went about using their metal barricades and polite but authoritative commands to disperse the area. In order to be efficient commands must be executed quickly and without questioning by subordinates. It wasn't a question it was a command which Pearl quickly obeyed. Elephants would be trained for one hour each in the morning and evening to make it obey certain commands as well. I realized that if I kept obeying her commands she would keep giving them. The physical training involves making the canines obey commands of the master. I obeyed her command without questioning, since she was responsible for the most fun I'd had in my life up to that point. You are teaching him that when he hears that command he must obey. Nobody likes taking orders, commands or advice from others. Synonyms order, instruction, directive, direction, commandment, injunction, demand, stipulation, requirement, exhortation, bidding, request decree, dictate, diktat, edict, ruling, resolution, pronouncement, ordinance, mandate, fiat, precept literary behest archaic hest rare rescript 1.1mass noun Authority, especially over armed forces. （尤指陆海空三军的）指挥（权），统率（权） an officer took command 由一名军官担任指挥。 who's in command? 谁是指挥官？ Example sentencesExamples So we fly back down to Guadalcanal to take command of the task force. From the very day George Washington took command, the uniform of the United States has always stood for courage and decency and shining hope in a world of darkness. He will spend the next two years in command, seeing to the fruits of the project as the Navy further employs the satellite monitoring of fishing vessels t sea. His uncle was stationed in command of the imperial naval base at Misenum, on the north-west extremity of the Bay of Naples. In October 1943, he took command of the newly formed 14th Army. Although friends pointed out that he was not actually in command of the armed forces at the time. For example, he already had taken command of military operations when he took control of critical production programs. He makes a number of solid points in this column, and I imagine these abuses would have been caught much earlier had he been in command in late 2003. The ship's arrival posed a problem to the British authorities, then in command of the Cape. Are you glad you are not in command at the moment? He was confident that, with just 5,000 troops under his command, the catastrophe could be averted. He had left the bridge a few minutes before and as the grounding was not felt, when I realised that the vessel was stopped I called the Master and he took command. "I am now assuming command of this force, " I told them. ‘Russell has a natural energy and authority, and he took command of that ship from the beginning’. I enjoy the authority and like being in command of 30-odd recruits. Oh, no, we always are going to keep our troops under our own command. David continued to examine the ship while the troops under his command maintained the perimeter. When an infantry officer takes command of a company, he wants to make it the best fighting force possible. July 19th, Franco arrives to take command of the army in Morocco. This is unexpected behavior from those in command. Synonyms authority, control, charge, power, direction, dominion, domination, influence, sway, guidance leadership, mastery, rule, government, management, supervision, superintendence, administration, jurisdiction 1.2Military treated as singular or plural A group of officers exercising control over a particular group or operation. 〔军〕指挥部，司令部 a five-member general command Example sentencesExamples In the past, courses were ordered by the command, based on what they thought their personnel would need. There was a fundamental lack of trust between the command and the troops. The military's southern command said an infantry brigade has been sent to the site to assist the citizens. The Army needs competent, confident, adaptive thinkers to exercise battle command. Strategic and operational command used tactical forces and assets and created favorable conditions for their use. 1.3Military A body of troops or a district under the control of a particular officer. 〔军〕部队；军区（在一名指挥官管辖下的军队或地区） Example sentencesExamples The Air Force is organized into 9 major commands, 35 field operating agencies, and 4 direct reporting units. It will also be necessary to do some adjustments to the structure of commands of the military districts and fronts. Despite the diverse missions of the District's many commands, virtually all of them share one thing in common. Across the command, deployment orders were flowing. These activities work closely with combatant commands to identify operational requirements. 2in singular The ability to use or control something. 运用能力；控制能力，掌握 he had a brilliant command of English 他精通英语。 Example sentencesExamples He has such command over his knowledge that he can popularize it in the best sense of the word. "They come with a very basic command of English, " she said. She has command over many languages but her prime work is to translate English poetry into Urdu and vice versa. The basic objective behind the learning of Arabic literature is to earn efficiency, mastery and command over Arabic. For much of the season, he has struggled with command of his fastball. Garner and Sadler are gifted musicians and talented comedians who have command over physical comedy and character-acting. First, one must have a firm command over classical Arabic language including its vocabulary, grammar, metaphors, and idioms. Tonight we saw that he has an equal command over domestic issues. Her vibrant stage presence, excellent command over rhythm and felicity of expression held the audience spellbound. Hardly any junior has shown such a good command over both forms of the game in the recent past. Like anyone who is thinking of getting into race commentary they have the twin skills of a good command of the English language, married to a strong knowledge of the formbook. This, we would not be able to do unless we have a sound and effective command over English. Simply put, it's more than acting with inputs like good command over language, spontaneity, imagination, skills to improvise there and then. Once you have a command over these combinations, you can always improvise and go beyond that depending on your creativity. With muddled thoughts, sweaty palms, poor command over the language, and butterflies in the stomach, the girl sees expectant eyes, all glued on her. Sonia's drawback seems to be her lack of command over Indian languages. As one would expect from his highly efficient biography (also unofficial) of Ted Heath, he shows a masterly command of the politics of the period. He has good command over English, Punjabi and Hindi languages. The Magginis have a brilliant command of the idiom. Their profession calls for a thorough knowledge about tourist sites, good command over the language and heavy dose of psychology. Synonyms knowledge, mastery, grasp, grip, comprehension, understanding ability in, fluency in 3Computing An instruction or signal causing a computer to perform one of its basic functions. 〔计算机〕指令，命令 Example sentencesExamples After a purchase is completed, the command erases the order information from the machine's memory You can also use commands to change the order of word fields - for example, make the first word in a line, the fourth - and the fourth word, the first. The custom commands are simply instructions you speak to the computer and then it performs the designated task. Finding one, he smiled, and typed a command into the control system. It's a safe way to execute commands on remote computers. Phrases at someone's command At someone's disposal to use or instruct. 由某人支配；听从某人的指示 I shall defend myself with all the eloquence at my command 我将竭尽我的雄辩口才来为自己辩护。 Example sentencesExamples With all the modern methods of waste disposal at our command, it should not be difficult to prevent pollution of lakes. We have a big task in keeping our city clean, but we are doing it with all the will and resources we have at our command. We shall combat it with all the resources at our command. They go on deploying the vast propaganda and other resources at their command until they finally impose their will. Our kids have incredible toys at their command that allow them to experience everything but the real thing. Pointedly refusing to rule out the use of nuclear weapons, he added, ‘We will direct every resource at our command and every necessary weapon of war.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. The nobility and the church fought back hard with all the power at their command. So with all the creative energy at our command, let us begin an era of national renewal. You can do that when you have a powerful government at your command. word of command 1An order for a movement in a drill. （军事训练中的）口令，号令 Example sentencesExamples On hearing the last syllable of the word of command, the recruit shall execute the intended motion lively and smartly. The quick and accurate reaction of soldiers to the word of Command is instilled through the incessant and repetitive practice of battle drills and routines. In squads they learnt how to obey orders instinctively, and to react to a single word of command, by coping with a torrent of abuse from the drill sergeants. 1.1A prearranged spoken signal for the start of an operation. （表示军事行动开始的）口令 Example sentencesExamples And with that simple word of command, the wind ceased and the waves died down. And suddenly, without anyone appearing to have given a word of command, it stopped, beasts were unloaded, tents were pitched, fires lit, water set to boil and herds taken off to forage. She pulled Jason out of the way and stated one word of command at the door, which rebuilt itself. He spoke a word of command, and the other troll dropped to the ground as well, and now there remained only the one with the crude sword. The other man yells out a word of command, and all of a sudden, the blue sparkles disappear, and the dagger is flying straight towards my heart with nothing to interfere with it. Ashe murmured a word of command, and a shining blade of ghostly blue force sprung from her hand, and the fire that formerly resided in her hand left it and began floating in the air near her. The officer raised me to a sitting posture, as he uttered a word of command; then several men placed me upon a horse. With a sharp word of command the book snapped shut and flew into his waiting claws like a loyal pet to its master. On the the words of command, the firing party raised their rifles into the air, unleashing three volleys into the grey canopy of cloud hanging above the cemetery. Origin Middle English: from Old French comander 'to command', from late Latin commandare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + mandare 'commit, command'. Compare with commend. Rhymes demand, remand verb.1 phr. Definition of command in US English: command verbkəˈmændkəˈmand 1reporting verb Give an authoritative order. 命令 with object and infinitive a gruff voice commanded us to enter 一个粗暴的声音命令我们进去。 with direct speech “Stop arguing!” he commanded with clause he commanded that work should cease 他命令停止工作。 with object my mother commands my presence 我母亲命令我必须出席。 Example sentencesExamples ‘Give the phone back to my mother,’ she commanded, her voice like steel. Libby asked, her voice soft but commanding him to return to her. I just was surprised that even if you are to be crowned King, you still are being commanded around by your mother. It seems like only an instant has passed when we are abruptly shaken from sleep by a loud voice commanding everyone to now go to the main gate. ‘In here, men,’ a gruff voice commanded as the feet drew nearer. ‘Turn,’ Mother commands, bringing my attention to the kitchen table tailoring. ‘Rise,’ the empress commanded imperiously, her voice, a high-pitched shriek. ‘Seize them,’ a cold voice commanded to the others, who advanced upon orders. ‘Get away from her’ he commanded his voice like liquid nitrogen. ‘Bo, do as she has asked,’ the deep voice of Gin commanded. There was a short crackle from the speakers, then a voice spoke, commanding everyone to listen. ‘Well get up and do something about it,’ she commanded in her best mother voice. After a second or two, the voice of her father commanded her to enter. But then, over a loudspeaker, an all-too-real voice commanded us to stop driving and get out of our cars. He could hear the voice of the man commanding them - the Commander was not here. ‘Bring him to me,’ she commanded, her voice authoritative and unwavering. Sabriel commanded him, her voice high-pitched with worry. Speaking of marriage, my mother is commanding me to marry soon. He called her over in a harsh voice, and then commanded her to draw him water for his bath. Her daughter immediately commands her mother not to give the flower girl any money. Synonyms order, give orders to, give the order to, tell, direct, instruct, call on, enjoin, adjure, charge, require, prescribe 1.1Military with object Have authority over; be in charge of (a unit) 〔军〕统率；指挥；管辖 he commanded a battalion at Normandy Example sentencesExamples After the war he served as staff commander of an infantry regiment and division and commanded a combined unit. John fought in Vietnam and commanded a helicopter unit in Somalia. Captain York, you may have commanded your own regiment in the late war, but so long as you command a troop in mine you will obey my orders. He then commanded a unit in Miami, charged with conducting operations against Communist Cuba. He commanded the unit for six years and was its honorary colonel twice. Those who were in command, those who were responsible for supervising them, they all failed. 1.2archaic with object Control or restrain (oneself or one's feelings) 〈古〉控制（或抑制）（自己，自己的感情） he commanded himself with an effort 他努力控制自己。 Example sentencesExamples His command over his body language is as strong as his control over the fighters he leads. He proves that he holds a strong command over his desires, exercises sound self-control, and enjoys the taste of disciplinary life. We have poor command over our image in the media. 2with object Dominate (a strategic position) from a superior height. （战略位置）俯视，俯瞰 the two castles commanded the harbor Example sentencesExamples The back commands terrific views over the Dean Village and the Firth and Forth, the horizon bristling with spires and treetops. Rhum is famous not just as a National Nature Reserve but also for the splendid red sandstone Kinloch Castle, which commands sensational views from its steadfast position at the head of Loch Scresort. An excursion to the Castle, a fortress that commands the road to Salzburg costs £15. Additionally, they were located in the center of town, often occupying a location that commanded a view of adjacent buildings and the surrounding countryside. It was situated on a slope that led to a rocky beach and commanded an incredible view of the sea, the Blue Mountains, Cabarita Island and the nearby fishing and marketing town of Port Maria. Situated on the borders of Wicklow and Kildare, Barretstown Castle commands a panoramic view over beautiful rolling hills and verdant fields. My first flat was over the allotted $10 a day, but it commanded a view of the city and harbor that was unequaled. The Presidential Suite commands a panoramic view of the lagoon. The 20-square-metre classroom on the third floor commands a view of willows and winding streams. It was built on a hill commanding a great view for miles. The building, which commands views over Parliament Street, was believed to be worth more than £2 million and has not been used since it was closed in 1982. The bar commands a spectacular view of the River Shannon from the ground and first floor of the €100 million River Point building. The projecting balconies of the nine-storeyed palace gracefully rises to a mountain height, commanding a bird's view of the town. All of the rooms command views over the city skyline. It commands a gorgeous view of the Bay at sunset and is well worth visiting early evening. It was cosy, had a fireplace, and commanded a nice view of the Bishop of Galway's back yard, where herons used to nest and foxes would come around foraging. As the trees grew the mausoleum no longer commanded a view of New York harbor. On a four-acre elevated site sloping to the road, the courtyard commands a fine view over farmland to the sea, less than two miles away. Their massive towers were designed to house garrisons, customs and city officials and command a view of the boulevards. But it afforded him the only position where he could command a view of the entire area from a post that was nearly hidden. Synonyms be in charge of, be in command of, have charge of, have control of, be the leader of, be the boss of, preside over, be in authority over, hold sway over 3with object Be in a strong enough position to have or secure (something) 掌握，拥有；可以获得 no party commanded a majority a moral force that commanded respect Example sentencesExamples It commands an overwhelming majority of support in the media, the arts, the universities and the public service. Lincoln represented the mainstream of his party, which commanded a majority of votes in the North by 1860. In fact there's a real question about whether either can even command enough support to put together a coalition with smaller parties. In any democracy suffering the collapse of its government with no single party commanding the necessary majority to mount a new one, a general election would follow. The most serious in this regard is the fact that Roh's party does not command a majority in the National Assembly. There is every chance he could still command a majority of above 80 at the next election, ordinarily the sign of a strong, healthy government. Following a general election, or a change of leadership, the leader of the party commanding an overall majority in the House of Commons is invited by the monarch to become Prime Minister and form a cabinet. They may both be remakes of better films, but there is no denying that the American versions of these Japanese classics now command a very strong position in the marketplace. This was a plurality opinion, but on this point she commanded a majority of votes on the court. MPs called for a strong new leader who commands the support of the whole party But standing, you should have been able to command enough attention to quiet everyone down. It is also a potentially valuable business with a very strong brand, a good market image and which commands strong loyalty among its customers. The latter states that the Opposition Leader is the person who commands the majority of Opposition support in the House. The political leader of the opposition party which commands the majority in the Parliament, usually holds the post of Opposition Leader. Much of our practice regarding the formation and conduct of government assumes that government will be in the hands of a single party that commands a majority in Parliament. It merely says he is to appoint the leader of the party which commands a majority in the House of Representatives as prime minister. Items that are hard to find in the original labeled box, that are in unused condition and in boxes, and that are in fine condition commanded the strongest prices. The person who can command a parliamentary majority in this Parliament can do whatever he or she likes, and in that respect we are almost unique in world democracy. This is evidence that not only are people buying homes, but that demand in the market is strong enough to command premium asking prices. Because of the plethora of candidates, many of which are trying to cater to the same voting demographics, it is highly unlikely that the winner will command a majority. Synonyms receive, be given, get, gain, obtain, secure nounkəˈmændkəˈmand 1An authoritative order. 命令 it's unlikely they'll obey your commands Example sentencesExamples There were several instances where my voice commands went unanswered, which was particularly frustrating in the heat of battle. Who wants to put their fates into hands of others and obey their commands? People merely obey arbitrary commands and orders, but they respond quickly and usually give extra effort for leaders who genuinely care for them. Without question they both obeyed his command and followed after him. It wasn't a question it was a command which Pearl quickly obeyed. You are teaching him that when he hears that command he must obey. Aside from thinking, Simon also does the necessary chores and obeys all commands from his superiors. The physical training involves making the canines obey commands of the master. I obeyed her command without questioning, since she was responsible for the most fun I'd had in my life up to that point. Your positive insight and support were a huge inspiration for our writing, even after the command ordered us to stand down. Therefore, they have no right to issue commands or orders. Elephants would be trained for one hour each in the morning and evening to make it obey certain commands as well. Captain Harper shouted out orders to his crew, who rushed to obey his commands. In some ways, the president of the corporation has to obey the command of the corporation in order to compete. In order to be efficient commands must be executed quickly and without questioning by subordinates. They were still waiting over an hour later as the police went about using their metal barricades and polite but authoritative commands to disperse the area. Nobody likes taking orders, commands or advice from others. I have finally taught him to obey a few simple commands. I realized that if I kept obeying her commands she would keep giving them. The soldiers obeyed his command because he had ordered them to. Synonyms order, instruction, directive, direction, commandment, injunction, demand, stipulation, requirement, exhortation, bidding, request 1.1Computing An instruction or signal that causes a computer to perform one of its basic functions. 〔计算机〕指令，命令 Example sentencesExamples After a purchase is completed, the command erases the order information from the machine's memory It's a safe way to execute commands on remote computers. Finding one, he smiled, and typed a command into the control system. The custom commands are simply instructions you speak to the computer and then it performs the designated task. You can also use commands to change the order of word fields - for example, make the first word in a line, the fourth - and the fourth word, the first. 1.2 Authority, especially over armed forces. （尤指陆海空三军的）指挥（权），统率（权） an officer took command 由一名军官担任指挥。 who's in command? 谁是指挥官？ we will have nearly thirty thousand people under our command Example sentencesExamples July 19th, Franco arrives to take command of the army in Morocco. He had left the bridge a few minutes before and as the grounding was not felt, when I realised that the vessel was stopped I called the Master and he took command. He was confident that, with just 5,000 troops under his command, the catastrophe could be averted. So we fly back down to Guadalcanal to take command of the task force. ‘Russell has a natural energy and authority, and he took command of that ship from the beginning’. Are you glad you are not in command at the moment? The ship's arrival posed a problem to the British authorities, then in command of the Cape. In October 1943, he took command of the newly formed 14th Army. When an infantry officer takes command of a company, he wants to make it the best fighting force possible. I enjoy the authority and like being in command of 30-odd recruits. This is unexpected behavior from those in command. He will spend the next two years in command, seeing to the fruits of the project as the Navy further employs the satellite monitoring of fishing vessels t sea. Although friends pointed out that he was not actually in command of the armed forces at the time. Oh, no, we always are going to keep our troops under our own command. For example, he already had taken command of military operations when he took control of critical production programs. His uncle was stationed in command of the imperial naval base at Misenum, on the north-west extremity of the Bay of Naples. David continued to examine the ship while the troops under his command maintained the perimeter. From the very day George Washington took command, the uniform of the United States has always stood for courage and decency and shining hope in a world of darkness. He makes a number of solid points in this column, and I imagine these abuses would have been caught much earlier had he been in command in late 2003. "I am now assuming command of this force, " I told them. Synonyms authority, control, charge, power, direction, dominion, domination, influence, sway, guidance 1.3in singular The ability to use or control something. 运用能力；控制能力，掌握 he had a brilliant command of English 他精通英语。 Example sentencesExamples She has command over many languages but her prime work is to translate English poetry into Urdu and vice versa. Sonia's drawback seems to be her lack of command over Indian languages. Tonight we saw that he has an equal command over domestic issues. "They come with a very basic command of English, " she said. The basic objective behind the learning of Arabic literature is to earn efficiency, mastery and command over Arabic. This, we would not be able to do unless we have a sound and effective command over English. He has good command over English, Punjabi and Hindi languages. First, one must have a firm command over classical Arabic language including its vocabulary, grammar, metaphors, and idioms. Once you have a command over these combinations, you can always improvise and go beyond that depending on your creativity. Hardly any junior has shown such a good command over both forms of the game in the recent past. Like anyone who is thinking of getting into race commentary they have the twin skills of a good command of the English language, married to a strong knowledge of the formbook. The Magginis have a brilliant command of the idiom. Her vibrant stage presence, excellent command over rhythm and felicity of expression held the audience spellbound. Simply put, it's more than acting with inputs like good command over language, spontaneity, imagination, skills to improvise there and then. He has such command over his knowledge that he can popularize it in the best sense of the word. Their profession calls for a thorough knowledge about tourist sites, good command over the language and heavy dose of psychology. With muddled thoughts, sweaty palms, poor command over the language, and butterflies in the stomach, the girl sees expectant eyes, all glued on her. Garner and Sadler are gifted musicians and talented comedians who have command over physical comedy and character-acting. As one would expect from his highly efficient biography (also unofficial) of Ted Heath, he shows a masterly command of the politics of the period. For much of the season, he has struggled with command of his fastball. Synonyms knowledge, mastery, grasp, grip, comprehension, understanding 1.4Military treated as singular or plural A group of officers exercising control over a particular group or operation. 〔军〕指挥部，司令部 Example sentencesExamples There was a fundamental lack of trust between the command and the troops. In the past, courses were ordered by the command, based on what they thought their personnel would need. The Army needs competent, confident, adaptive thinkers to exercise battle command. The military's southern command said an infantry brigade has been sent to the site to assist the citizens. Strategic and operational command used tactical forces and assets and created favorable conditions for their use. 1.5Military A body of troops or a district under the control of a particular officer. 〔军〕部队；军区（在一名指挥官管辖下的军队或地区） Example sentencesExamples It will also be necessary to do some adjustments to the structure of commands of the military districts and fronts. The Air Force is organized into 9 major commands, 35 field operating agencies, and 4 direct reporting units. Despite the diverse missions of the District's many commands, virtually all of them share one thing in common. These activities work closely with combatant commands to identify operational requirements. Across the command, deployment orders were flowing. Phrases at someone's command At someone's disposal; available. he had at his command a vast number of ready-made phrases Example sentencesExamples The nobility and the church fought back hard with all the power at their command. So with all the creative energy at our command, let us begin an era of national renewal. Our kids have incredible toys at their command that allow them to experience everything but the real thing. They go on deploying the vast propaganda and other resources at their command until they finally impose their will. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along. You can do that when you have a powerful government at your command. We shall combat it with all the resources at our command. With all the modern methods of waste disposal at our command, it should not be difficult to prevent pollution of lakes. We have a big task in keeping our city clean, but we are doing it with all the will and resources we have at our command. Pointedly refusing to rule out the use of nuclear weapons, he added, ‘We will direct every resource at our command and every necessary weapon of war.’ Origin Middle English: from Old French comander ‘to command’, from late Latin commandare, from com- (expressing intensive force) + mandare ‘commit, command’. Compare with commend. verb.1 phr.
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