gubernatorial

• adj. 州长的；统治者的；地方长官的；总督的

中文词源

词源同govern, 管理。

英文词源

gubernatorial

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.

双语例句

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.

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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.

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