
好词典

源自拉丁语 'praesident-'(意为‘主持’或‘领导’),通过法语 'présidentiel' 进入英语,最初用于描述与总统相关的事物。
❶ 与总统有关的,指涉及总统职位、权力或职责的事物,常用于描述选举、政策或行为。
“The presidential election will be held next month.”
(总统选举将于下个月举行。)
“She gave a presidential address to the nation.”
(她向全国发表了总统讲话。)
❶ 具有总统风范的,形容某人举止庄重、权威,适合担任领导职务。
“He has a very presidential demeanor.”
(他的举止非常有总统风范。)
“Her speech was calm and presidential.”
(她的演讲冷静而有总统风范。)
presidential candidate — 总统候选人,指在选举中竞选总统职位的人。
“The presidential candidate outlined his policies in a televised debate.”
(总统候选人在电视辩论中概述了他的政策。)
presidential pardon — 总统特赦,指总统依法免除某人的刑罚或罪行。
“The former official received a presidential pardon.”
(这位前官员获得了总统特赦。)