中文词源
gubernatorial 州长的
词源同govern, 管理。
英语词源
- gubernatorial
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gubernatorial: see govern
- gubernatorial (adj.)
- 1734, formed in American English from Latin gubernator "a governor" (see govern) + -al (1). OED marks it "Cheifly U.S.," and Century Dictionary says "Chiefly in newspaper use." As English words, gubernator was in use from 1520s, gubernation from mid-15c., but both are rare.
权威例句
- 1. A few Democrats have thrown their hats in the gubernatorial ring.
- 一些民主党人也参加到了州长的竞选中.
- 2. The senator will give a speech endorsing her party's gubernatorial candidate.
- 参议员将做出支持她所在党派州长候选人的演讲.