他在軍隊裡當了三年兵。
他在军队里当了三年兵。
He served as a soldier in the army for three years.
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Example sentences
He works as a teacher at a school.
我本來打算當醫生。
我本来打算当医生。
I originally planned to be a doctor.
他在政府當公務員。
他在政府当公务员。
He works as a civil servant in the government.
當他發現被欺騙時，感到非常憤怒。
当他发现被欺骗时，感到非常愤怒。
When he found out he had been cheated, he felt very angry.
當老師提問時，同學們不約而同地舉起了手。
当老师提问时，同学们不约而同地举起了手。
When the teacher asked a question, the students all raised their hands in unison.
他從小就立志當老師。
他从小就立志当老师。
He has resolved to become a teacher since childhood.
當綠燈亮起時，行人可以穿過馬路。
当绿灯亮起时，行人可以穿过马路。
When the green light turns on, pedestrians can cross the road.
當火災發生時，每個人都急著逃命。
当火灾发生时，每个人都急著逃命。
When the fire broke out, everyone was in a hurry to flee for their lives.
他用蚯蚓當誘餌釣魚。
他用蚯蚓当诱饵钓鱼。
He used earthworms as bait to fish.
Usage Notes
Used to indicate someone's role, profession, or function.
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