governor
gb/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/ us/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
B1
Ingles
~ 2400
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B1
entity
1
Elected head of a US state
The leader of a state government in the US, chosen by the people.
Padron ng paggamit:
the governor of [state]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'governor' with 'mayor'; remember a governor leads a state, not a city.
Mga kasingkahulugan
state leader (A general term, less formal and less specific to the US political system.)
Mga kasalungat
mayor (A mayor is the head of a city or town, not a state.)
Mga kolokasyon
state governor
|governor's office
|governor's mansion
|elected governor
|governor's race
Mga tema
politics
|government
|law
Mga Halimbawa
- The governor signed the new education bill into law.
- California's governor announced a plan to address climate change.
- The governor will visit several cities next week to meet with community leaders.
- She was elected governor after serving two terms as lieutenant governor.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The governor is the head of the state.
- Our governor wants to build new schools.
- The people voted for a new governor.
- The governor lives in a big house.
Pangngalan
B2
entity
2
Official ruling a colony or territory
A person chosen by a country to lead and control one of its colonies or territories.
Padron ng paggamit:
the governor of [territory/colony]
Mga kasingkahulugan
administrator (General term for someone managing an area; less formal and less tied to colonial context.)
Mga kasalungat
subject (A subject is someone ruled over, not someone in charge.)
Mga kolokasyon
colonial governor
|military governor
|British governor
|appointed governor
Mga tema
politics
|history
|law
Mga Halimbawa
- The colonial governor enforced new trade regulations.
- He served as military governor during the occupation.
- The British governor lived in the capital city of the colony.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The British governor ruled the island.
- The governor made new rules for the people.
- A new governor came from England.
Pangngalan
technical
C1
entity
3
Device regulating engine speed
A part of a machine that keeps its speed or operation under control automatically.
Mga kasingkahulugan
regulator (A broader term for any device controlling a system; not limited to engines.)
Mga kasalungat
accelerator (A mechanism that increases speed rather than limiting it.)
Mga kolokasyon
engine governor
|speed governor
|centrifugal governor
Mga tema
engineering
|technology
|science
Mga Halimbawa
- The engine's governor prevents it from running too fast.
- A centrifugal governor was used in old steam engines.
- The technician adjusted the speed governor on the machine.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The governor keeps the engine from going too fast.
- This machine has a small governor inside it.
- The mechanic fixed the governor on the motor.
Pangngalan
informal
B2
entity
4
Informal address for a man (UK)
In British English, a friendly way to call a man, sometimes one in charge.
Padron ng paggamit:
Alright, [governor]?
Mga kasingkahulugan
boss (Similar informal address, often used for an employer or person in charge.)
Mga tema
social
|communication
|relationships
Mga Halimbawa
- Thanks, governor, I appreciate your help.
- Alright, governor, how's your day?
- Can I get you anything, governor?
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Hello, governor! How are you?
- Thanks, governor!
- Good morning, governor!
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
governor
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
US/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
Mga pantig at diin
gov - ernor (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: governor
- Plural: governors
Mga kaugnay na salita
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
Mga ekspresyon
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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- The lieutenant governor stepped in while the governor was abroad.
- He served two terms as lieutenant governor before running for governor.