An officer, like my master! Or do you think that a discharged officer, is not an officer who may break your neck for you? Why were you all, you Landlords, so civil during the war? Why was every officer an honourable man then and every soldier a worthy, brave fellow? Does this bit of a peace make you so bumptious?英文原著 · 《Minna von Barnhelm》
He stood with his back to- ward the door until he heard it close behind the officer. When he turned he was apparently examining his revolver. If the officer suspected his identity, it was just as well to be prepared. Slowly he raised his eyes to the newcomer, who stood stiffly at salute. The officer looked him full in the face. "I answered your majesty's summons," said the man. "Oh, yes!" returned the American. "You may fetch the Princess Emma."
The officer saluted once more and backed out of the apartment.英文原著 · 《The Mad King》
Public Officers Under The Control Of The Democracy In America Simple exterior of the American public officers - No official costume - All public officers are remunerated - Political consequences of this system - No public career exists in America - Result of this.英文原著 · 《Democracy In America-1》
"Some cit wanted to see a cadet and asked C--if he could do so. C--asked--, who was then on duty, to go to camp and turn him out. He didn't do it, but went off and began talking with some ladies. The officer of the day directed the senior officer of the guard to order him to go. He did order him to go and-- replied, "I have turned him out," and didn't go. The officer of the day then turned him out, and ordered him to be reported for disobedience of orders, and I say served him right."英文原著 · 《Henry Ossian Flipper》
*If a man walks on the streets with me, invites me to his quarters, introduces me to his comrades, and other like acts of courtesy, ought I to consider him treating me socially or officially? I went to the garrison in Atlanta to pay my respects to the commanding officer. I expected nothing. I met an officer, who, with four others, had introduced himself to me on the cars. My official call had been made. He took me around, introduced me to the officers, and showed me all possible attention. I met another officer in the city several days after this. He offered cigars.英文原著 · 《Henry Ossian Flipper》
Well, yes, and you're listed as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.美剧 · 《The Big Bang Theory》