好词典

diplomat

UK //ˈdɪp.lə.mæt//US //ˈdɪp.lə.mæt//

词源

源自法语 'diplomate',最初来自希腊语 'diploma'(意为“折叠的文件”),指古代用于官方文件的折叠证书。

noun

❶ 外交官,指代表国家进行国际事务谈判和交流的官员,通常驻外使馆工作,负责维护国家利益和促进国际合作。

“The diplomat negotiated a peace treaty between the two countries.”

(这位外交官促成了两国之间的和平条约谈判。)

“She worked as a diplomat in the embassy for ten years.”

(她在大使馆担任外交官长达十年。)

同义词:ambassador, envoy, representative

常见短语

career diplomat — 职业外交官,指长期从事外交工作并以此为职业的专业人士。

“He is a career diplomat with extensive experience in international relations.”

(他是一名职业外交官,在国际关系领域拥有丰富经验。)