governor
gb/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/ us/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
B1
Английски
~ 2400
kormányzó, fordulatszám-szabályozó, regulátor, főnök
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
1
kormányzó
B2
Модел на употреба:
the governor of [state]
The governor signed the new education bill into law.
A kormányzó aláírta az új oktatási törvényjavaslatot, így az törvényerőre emelkedett.
California's governor announced a plan to address climate change.
Kalifornia kormányzója tervet jelentett be az éghajlatváltozás kezelésére.
The governor will visit several cities next week to meet with community leaders.
She was elected governor after serving two terms as lieutenant governor.
Примери за учащи
The governor is the head of the state.
A kormányzó a tagállam vezetője.
Our governor wants to build new schools.
A kormányzónk új iskolákat akar építtetni.
The people voted for a new governor.
The governor lives in a big house.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'governor' with 'mayor'; remember a governor leads a state, not a city.
Значение
Elected head of a US state
Колокации
state governor
|governor's office
|governor's mansion
|elected governor
|governor's race
Синоними
state leader (A general term, less formal and less specific to the US political system.)
Антоними
mayor (A mayor is the head of a city or town, not a state.)
Теми
politics
|government
|law
Определение
The leader of a state government in the US, chosen by the people.
The elected official who is the chief executive of a state in the United States, responsible for implementing state laws and overseeing the operation of the state executive branch.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
2
kormányzó
B2
Модел на употреба:
the governor of [territory/colony]
The colonial governor enforced new trade regulations.
A gyarmati kormányzó betartatta az új kereskedelmi szabályokat.
He served as military governor during the occupation.
A megszállás alatt katonai kormányzóként szolgált.
The British governor lived in the capital city of the colony.
Примери за учащи
The British governor ruled the island.
A brit kormányzó irányította a szigetet.
The governor made new rules for the people.
A kormányzó új szabályokat hozott az ott élőknek.
A new governor came from England.
Значение
Official ruling a colony or territory
Колокации
colonial governor
|military governor
|British governor
|appointed governor
Синоними
administrator (General term for someone managing an area; less formal and less tied to colonial context.)
Антоними
subject (A subject is someone ruled over, not someone in charge.)
Теми
politics
|history
|law
Определение
A person chosen by a country to lead and control one of its colonies or territories.
An official appointed to oversee and administer a colony, territory, or outlying region on behalf of a governing country.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
TECHNICAL
3
The engine's governor prevents it from running too fast.
A motor fordulatszám-szabályozója megakadályozza, hogy túl gyorsan járjon.
A centrifugal governor was used in old steam engines.
A régi gőzgépekben centrifugális regulátort használtak.
The technician adjusted the speed governor on the machine.
Примери за учащи
The governor keeps the engine from going too fast.
A fordulatszám-szabályozó megakadályozza, hogy a motor túl gyorsan járjon.
This machine has a small governor inside it.
Ebben a gépben van egy kis fordulatszám-szabályozó.
The mechanic fixed the governor on the motor.
Значение
Device regulating engine speed
Колокации
engine governor
|speed governor
|centrifugal governor
Синоними
regulator (A broader term for any device controlling a system; not limited to engines.)
Антоними
accelerator (A mechanism that increases speed rather than limiting it.)
Теми
engineering
|technology
|science
Определение
A part of a machine that keeps its speed or operation under control automatically.
A mechanical or electronic device that automatically controls the speed or operation of an engine or machine.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
INFORMAL
4
főnök
A2
Модел на употреба:
Alright, [governor]?
Thanks, governor, I appreciate your help.
Kösz, főnök, hálás vagyok a segítségért.
Alright, governor, how's your day?
Rendben, főnök, hogy telik a napod?
Can I get you anything, governor?
Примери за учащи
Hello, governor! How are you?
Helló, főnök! Hogy vagy?
Thanks, governor!
Kösz, főnök!
Good morning, governor!
Значение
Informal address for a man (UK)
Синоними
boss (Similar informal address, often used for an employer or person in charge.)
Теми
social
|communication
|relationships
Определение
In British English, a friendly way to call a man, sometimes one in charge.
In British English, an informal form of address used mainly by working-class speakers to refer to or address a man, often one in authority or deserving respect.
Граматика
Речникова форма
governor
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
US/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
Срички и ударение
gov - ernor (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: governor
- Plural: governors
Семейство думи
Forms
governors
noun
Core family
govern
verb B2
government
noun A2
Related words
governmental
adjective C1
governance
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
ungovernable
adjective
non-governmental
adjective
Advanced or less common
governorship
noun
Изрази
governor general
1/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ d͡ʒˈɛnɚəl/
fixed phrase
formal
Monarch's representative in Commonwealth country
A person who represents the king or queen in some countries that are part of the Commonwealth.
Примери
- The Governor General attended the opening of Parliament.
- She was appointed Governor General by the monarch.
lieutenant governor
1/lutˈɛnənt ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
fixed phrase
Deputy to a US state governor
An official who helps the state governor and can take over if needed.
Примери
- The lieutenant governor stepped in while the governor was abroad.
- He served two terms as lieutenant governor before running for governor.