governor
/ˈɡʌvənə/ · /ˈɡʌvərnər/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4722 in the learning path
州长；总督
Definitions
n. the official leader of a state or territory
州长；总督
n. someone who manages an institution or helps direct its policies
机构主管；学校董事
Example
The governor visited our town after the river flooded.
河流泛滥后，州长来我们镇视察。
The governor proposed additional funding for public schools to reduce educational inequalities across the state.
州长提议增加公立学校拨款，以缩小全州的教育差距。
Collocations
- state governor
- school governor
- prison governor
- central bank governor
Word family
- govern (v.)
- government (n.)
- governance (n.)
Usage tip
具体职位看搭配：school governor指学校董事。
FAQ
- What does governor mean?
- the official leader of a state or territory someone who manages an institution or helps direct its policies
- How is governor pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡʌvənə/, US /ˈɡʌvərnər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
