mayor
/meə/ · /ˈmeɪər/
CEFR level B1Topic GovernmentWord #3134 in the learning path
市长；镇长
Definitions
n. The official who leads or represents a city or town
市长；镇长
Example
The mayor opened our new swimming pool yesterday.
市长昨天为我们的新游泳馆主持了启用仪式。
The newly elected mayor has promised to improve public transport and create more affordable housing for residents.
新当选的市长承诺改善公共交通，并为居民提供更多可负担住房。
Collocations
- elect a mayor
- the mayor of a city
- deputy mayor
- run for mayor
Word family
- mayoral (adj.)
- mayoralty (n.)
Usage tip
mayor是市长，别与major（主要的）混淆。
FAQ
- What does mayor mean?
- The official who leads or represents a city or town
- How is mayor pronounced?
- UK /meə/, US /ˈmeɪər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
