statesman
/ˈsteɪtsmən/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6514 in the learning path
受尊敬的资深政治家
Definitions
n. an experienced male political leader respected for wisdom and judgement
受尊敬的资深政治家
Example
The retired statesman spoke calmly to the gathered crowd.
这位退休的资深政治家平静地向聚集的人群讲话。
A respected statesman can help resolve international disputes by encouraging dialogue and building trust between governments.
一位受尊敬的资深政治家可以通过鼓励对话、建立政府间信任，帮助解决国际争端。
Collocations
- elder statesman
- respected statesman
- distinguished statesman
Word family
- stateswoman (n.)
- statesmanship (n.)
- statesmanlike (adj.)
Usage tip
通常含褒义，不宜译作贬义的“政客”；女性用 stateswoman。
FAQ
- What does statesman mean?
- an experienced male political leader respected for wisdom and judgement
- How is statesman pronounced?
- UK /ˈsteɪtsmən/, US /ˈsteɪtsmən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
