sir
柯林斯词典
1. N-VOC People sometimes say sir as a polite way of addressing a man whose name they do not know, or an older man. For example, a shop assistant might address a male customer as sir. 先生 (对男性的客气称呼)[礼貌]
Excuse me sir, but would you mind telling me what sort of car that is?
对不起，先生，您能告诉我那是什么样的汽车吗？
2. N-TITLE Sir is the title used in front of the name of a knight or baronet. (爵士或从男爵名字前的头衔) 爵士
She introduced me to Sir Tobias and Lady Clarke. 她把我介绍给托拜厄斯爵士和克拉克夫人。
3. CONVENTION You use the expression Dear Sir at the beginning of a formal letter or a business letter when you are writing to a man. 敬启者 (常用于正式函件或商务函件)
Dear Sir, Enclosed is a copy of my résumé for your consideration. 敬启者，兹附上我的简历一份，请予以考虑。
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sir /sɜː/ (sirs)
剑桥词典
- used as a formal and polite way of speaking to a man, especially one who you are providing a service to or who is in a position of authority
- Come hither , young sir!
- I'm sorry , sir, the salmon is off.
- Officer Clarke will show you where to go, sir.
- The seat of those trousers looks rather tight , sir - Would you like to try a larger size ?
- Would you like to settle up now, sir?
先生
Would you like to see the menu , sir? 您要看看菜单吗，先生?
"Did you hear what I said?" "Yes, Sir." “听到我说的话了吗？”“是的，先生。”
比较
madam (WOMAN)
Miss
Ms
mainly UK
sometimes used by children to address or refer to teachers who are men
（孩子对男性教师的称呼）老师
Can I go to the toilet , sir? 我可以上厕所吗，老师？
Indian English
used after the name of a man, especially one who is in a position of authority , in order to be polite or show respect
（用于男性、特别是权威人士的名字之后，用以表示礼貌或尊敬）先生
John Sir 约翰先生
Dear Sir
used to begin a formal letter to a man whose name you do not know . "Dear Sirs" is an old fashioned way of beginning a letter to a company .
尊敬的先生（用于正式信函中称呼不知姓名的男性收信人；Dear sirs，即尊敬的各位先生，为正式商务信函的旧式信首称呼语）
Dear Sir or Madam
used to begin a formal letter when you do not know if the person you are writing to is a man or a woman
尊敬的先生或女士，敬启者（用于正式信函中称呼不知性别的收信人）
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