柯林斯詞典frigate /?fr?ɡ?t/ (frigates) 1. N-COUNT A frigate is a fairly small ship owned by the navy that can move at fast speeds. Frigates are often used to protect other ships. 護(hù)衛(wèi)艦 返回 frigate劍橋詞典a small , fast military ship 護(hù)衛(wèi)艦 返回 frigate