vice-presidency
UK/,vais'prezɪd(ə)nsɪ/US/'vaɪsi:pr'ezɪdənsɪ/
Definitions
n.
The office, position, or term of a vice president.
副总统（或副总裁）职位；其任期。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishvice-prefix
+
presidencyroot
=vice-presidency
vice- (in place of) + presidency = 'the deputy presidency.' The office of the one who stands in for the president (who 'sits before' — pre- + sid).
Example Sentences
- 1.
She held the vice-presidency for two full terms.
- 2.
The vice-presidency is often a stepping stone to higher office.