Word · Frequency #38006
countersign
/ˈkauntəsain/
noun
副署；连署签名
A second signature added to a document to confirm the validity of the first person's signature.
- 1.
A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
副署签名,附加在文件上以确认第一签名有效性的第二个签名
- 2.
The response to a sign or signal.
应答信号；回令
应答信号；回应信号；副署签名,附加在文件上以确认第一签名有效性的第二个签名；应答信号；回令；口令；暗号
In use
The guard asked for the countersign before opening the gate.
The spies exchanged a secret countersign to confirm their identities.
Without the correct countersign, you cannot enter the secured area.
give the countersign
The soldier gave the countersign to the guard.
士兵向卫兵说出了口令。
know the countersign
Only members know the countersign for the club.
只有会员知道俱乐部的暗号。
exchange countersigns
表示双方互相确认身份时常用复数形式。
Connections
Learner notes
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