sheriff
UK/'ʃerif/US
GREB1
Definitions
n.
A law enforcement officer responsible for a county, usually elected, who enforces court orders and maintains public order.
（县）治安官，郡长
Root Breakdown
Native Englishsheriffother
=sheriff
Common Collocations
- 1.county sheriff县治安官
- 2.deputy sheriff副治安官
- 3.sheriff's department治安官办公室
- 4.elected sheriff民选治安官
Example Sentences
- 1.
The county sheriff issued a warrant for the suspect's arrest.
- 2.
In many Western films, the sheriff is the symbol of law and order.
- 3.
The newly elected sheriff promised to crack down on local crime.