核心问题
He was raised to the position of captain.
captain 是个可数名词,为什么在这里不加冠词?
词典解答
在 the position of A, the role of A 和 the post of A 这些结构中, 如果 A 表示独一无二的身份或者职务, 就可以省略定冠词。请对比:
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My sister has got a position as a cook. (JED) 我姐姐找到一个作厨师的工作。
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We might get you a post of a waitress. (Galsworthy) 我们有可能给你找到作女招待的工作。
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After declining the post of Secretary of State he nevertheless found himself taking on the role of unofficial adviser to the President. (CGEL) 拒绝了国务卿的职务后，他却发现自己成了总统的非官方顾问。
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be given a post as general manager(ALD) 被授予(获得)总经理之职务
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He assumed the role of interpreter for the group. (MD) 他担任了该团的口译员的角色。