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crew
他動詞[C/U] 両方
複数形: crews過去形: crewed過去分詞: crewed現在分詞: crewing
The word evokes a sense of tight-knit interdependence and shared labor. It suggests a professional bond where every member has a specific, specialized role that is critical to the success of the entire operation. While a team might be a loose collection of people working toward a goal, a crew implies a rigid operational structure and a shared physical environment, such as a cockpit or a stage.
Countable when referring to a specific team of people (a flight crew). Uncountable when referring to the collective workforce of a vessel (the ship was short of crew).