presidentially
UK/,prezi'denʃəli/US/prezɪ'denʃəlɪ/
C2
Definitions
adv.
In a way befitting or typical of a president.
以符合总统身份的方式；以总统风范。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpresidentialsit, settle, be placed
+
-lyin the manner of
=presidentially
presidential + -ly = 'in a presidential manner.' Acting with the dignity expected of one who presides ('sits before').
Common Collocations
- 1.[act presidentially][举止得体如总统]
- 2.[speak presidentially][以总统口吻发言]
- 3.[carry oneself presidentially][展现总统风范]
Example Sentences
- 1.
Critics said he failed to behave presidentially during the crisis.
- 2.
She spoke calmly and presidentially to the nation.