How do you use "governor" in a sentence?

The governor of the Bank of England announced new interest rates. She was elected governor of the state last November. Alright, governor, what can I get you?

governor

Q: What does "governor" mean?

An official who governs a state, region, or institution A governor is someone appointed or elected to govern a state, province, colony, or institution such as a bank or prison. In Britain, the term is also used informally to address a man, similar to 'mate' or 'boss.' The word carries connotations of authority and administrative responsibility.

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Significado: An official who governs a state, region, or institution

州长，总督，管理者

gobernador, director

知事、総督、長官

지사, 총재, 장관

A governor is someone appointed or elected to govern a state, province, colony, or institution such as a bank or prison. In Britain, the term is also used informally to address a man, similar to 'mate' or 'boss.' The word carries connotations of authority and administrative responsibility.

州长是被任命或选举来管理一个州、省、殖民地或机构（如银行或监狱）的人。在英国，这个词也被非正式地用来称呼男性，类似于'伙计'或'老板'。这个词带有权威和行政责任的含义。

Un gobernador es alguien nombrado o elegido para gobernar un estado, provincia, colonia o institución como un banco o una prisión. En Gran Bretaña, el término también se usa informalmente para dirigirse a un hombre, similar a «colega» o «jefe». La palabra conlleva connotaciones de autoridad y responsabilidad administrativa.

「governor」は、州、省、植民地、または銀行や刑務所などの機関を統治するために任命または選出された人物です。イギリスでは、「仲間」や「ボス」のように、男性に対する非公式な呼びかけとしても使われます。この言葉には権威と管理責任の意味合いがあります。

총재(governor)는 주, 도, 식민지, 또는 은행이나 교도소 같은 기관을 통치하도록 임명되거나 선출된 사람을 말합니다. 영국에서는 비격식적으로 남성에게 '사장님', '형씨'와 비슷하게 부르는 호칭으로도 사용됩니다. 이 단어는 권위와 행정적 책임의 뉘앙스를 가지고 있습니다.

Ejemplos

The governor of the Bank of England announced new interest rates.
英格兰银行行长宣布了新的利率。
El gobernador del Banco de Inglaterra anunció nuevos tipos de interés.
イングランド銀行総裁が新しい金利を発表しました。
영란은행 총재가 새로운 금리를 발표했습니다.
She was elected governor of the state last November.
她去年十一月当选为该州州长。
Fue elegida gobernadora del estado en noviembre pasado.
彼女は昨年11月に州知事に選出されました。
그녀는 지난 11월에 주지사로 선출되었습니다.
Alright, governor, what can I get you?
好的，老板，您要点什么？
Muy bien, jefe, ¿qué le pongo?
はい、旦那、何にしましょう？
네, 사장님, 뭘 드릴까요?

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'governeor', from Latin 'gubernatorem' meaning 'a pilot, helmsman', from 'gubernare' (to direct, rule, guide), from Greek 'kybernan' (to steer a ship). The same Greek root gives us 'cybernetics'.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

From Latin 'gubernator' meaning 'helmsman' or 'pilot,' which itself comes from Greek 'kybernetes.' This same root gives us 'cybernetics' - the study of control systems. The metaphor of steering a ship was applied to steering a state or organisation.

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