The former captain was superior to the present one.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

He was advanced from (first) lieutenant to captain.

The section chief is under heavy pressure from his subordinates.

There was a sweeping change of top‐ranking officials.

The manager was dexterous in [at] handling his staff.

He advanced to (the position of) manager.

Whether he can get a promotion or not entirely depends [hangs] on how his boss decides.

He called together everyone who was a captain and above.

A general is superior to a colonel.

He is an excellent midshipman.

The retainers prostrated themselves before their lord.

He was promoted over the heads of his colleagues.

The captain commanded his men to gather at once.

He was promoted manager.

He rose from being an obscure clerk to become the CEO of the company.

He was raised to the rank of colonel two years ago.

The commander exposed his men to gunfire.

The manoeuvres over, the commander criticized the proceedings.

Everyone is anxious to know what has become of the former champion.

He craves for recognition from his higher‐ups.

the general had had a distinguished career

under ancient Japan's 'ritsuryo' legal code, the condition of a lord retiring and being replaced by a new lord

He played out his part as a leader of the financial world.

He was a member of the expedition which climbed Mount Everest.

Who was designated for [to] the command?

A colonel is inferior to a general.

The Admiral issued the command for the fleet to set sail.

He was promoted to section chief.

He was raised to manager.

The officer has been restored to his command.

He followed the army as interpreter to the First Army.