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governor

UK/'gʌvәnә/US
NGSL 3kTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The elected or appointed chief executive of a state or province; a device that automatically regulates the speed of a machine.

(美)州长;(英)总督;调速器

Root Breakdown

Native English
governother
+
orone who does, agent
=governor

Common Collocations

  • 1.state governor州长
  • 2.former governor前州长
  • 3.elected governor当选州长

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The governor announced new policies to improve the state's economy.

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