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ombudsman

UK //ˈɒmbʊdzmən//US //ˈɑːmbʊdzmən//

词源

源自瑞典语 'ombudsman'(意为'代表'),由 'ombud'(代理)和 'man'(人)组成,20世纪被英语借用。

noun

❶ 指专门负责调查和解决公众对政府或组织投诉的独立官员,通常由官方任命,旨在保障公民权益。

“The ombudsman investigated the complaint about unfair treatment by the local council.”

(申诉专员调查了关于地方议会不公平待遇的投诉。)

“If you have a problem with the bank, you can contact the financial ombudsman.”

(如果你对银行有问题,可以联系金融申诉专员。)

同义词:mediator, arbitrator, complaints officer

常见短语

ombudsman scheme — 指由官方或行业设立的申诉专员制度,用于系统性地处理公众投诉。

“The new ombudsman scheme will cover disputes between tenants and landlords.”

(新的申诉专员制度将涵盖租户与房东之间的纠纷。)