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governorship

UK //ˈɡʌv(ə)nəʃɪp//US //ˈɡʌvərnərˌʃɪp//

词源

源自 governor(州长/总督) + 后缀 -ship(表示身份、职位或状态),最早记录于16世纪。

noun

❶ 指担任州长或总督的职位、任期或职权范围,通常用于描述政治领导人的行政权力和职责。

“He announced his candidacy for the governorship of California.”

(他宣布竞选加利福尼亚州州长职位。)

“Her governorship was marked by significant economic reforms.”

(她的州长任期以重大经济改革为标志。)

同义词:leadership, administration, office

常见短语

run for governorship — 指参与竞选州长职位的行为,通常涉及政治宣传和选民动员。

“She decided to run for governorship after serving as mayor for eight years.”

(在担任市长八年后,她决定竞选州长职位。)