flag carrier

1. 1.

   A person carrying a standard or flag, usually at sporting events and parades, previously on the battlefield.

   举旗的人,通常在体育赛事和游行中,旧时在战场上

2. 2.

   A strong supporter of a cause, or perhaps the strongest and most visible supporter of said cause.

   某项事业的坚定支持者,或最突出、最明显的支持者

3. 3.

   A transportation company, such as a shipping or airline company, that is registered in a given state.

   在特定国家注册的运输公司(如航运公司或航空公司)

4. 4.

   A national airline (typically having the flag, or other national insignia, on the tail).

   国家航空公司(通常在机尾有国旗或其他国家标志)

5. 5.

   An aircraft carrier serving as a flagship.

   作为旗舰的航空母舰

某项事业的坚定支持者,或最突出、最明显的支持者；在特定国家注册的运输公司(如航运公司或航空公司)；国家航空公司(通常在机尾有国旗或其他国家标志)；作为旗舰的航空母舰；国家航空公司

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