انگریزی

governor

gb/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/ us/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
B1 انگریزی
~ 2400
معانی
0 معانی
اسم B1 entity
1

Elected head of a US state

The leader of a state government in the US, chosen by the people.

استعمال کا انداز: the governor of [state]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'governor' with 'mayor'; remember a governor leads a state, not a city.
ہم معنی الفاظ
state leader (A general term, less formal and less specific to the US political system.)
متضاد الفاظ
mayor (A mayor is the head of a city or town, not a state.)
لفظی تراکیب
state governor |governor's office |governor's mansion |elected governor |governor's race
موضوعات
politics |government |law
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
اسم 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.

استعمال کا انداز: the governor of [territory/colony]
ہم معنی الفاظ
administrator (General term for someone managing an area; less formal and less tied to colonial context.)
متضاد الفاظ
subject (A subject is someone ruled over, not someone in charge.)
لفظی تراکیب
colonial governor |military governor |British governor |appointed governor
موضوعات
politics |history |law
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The British governor ruled the island.
  • The governor made new rules for the people.
  • A new governor came from England.
اسم technical C1 entity
3

Device regulating engine speed

A part of a machine that keeps its speed or operation under control automatically.

ہم معنی الفاظ
regulator (A broader term for any device controlling a system; not limited to engines.)
متضاد الفاظ
accelerator (A mechanism that increases speed rather than limiting it.)
لفظی تراکیب
engine governor |speed governor |centrifugal governor
موضوعات
engineering |technology |science
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
اسم informal B2 entity
4

Informal address for a man (UK)

In British English, a friendly way to call a man, sometimes one in charge.

استعمال کا انداز: Alright, [governor]?
ہم معنی الفاظ
boss (Similar informal address, often used for an employer or person in charge.)
موضوعات
social |communication |relationships
مثالیں
  • Thanks, governor, I appreciate your help.
  • Alright, governor, how's your day?
  • Can I get you anything, governor?
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Hello, governor! How are you?
  • Thanks, governor!
  • Good morning, governor!
گرامر
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governor
IPA
GB/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
US/ɡˈʌvɚnɚ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
gov - ernor (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (gov)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: governor
  • Plural: governors
متعلقہ الفاظ
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
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • The lieutenant governor stepped in while the governor was abroad.
  • He served two terms as lieutenant governor before running for governor.

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