president
Significado: The head of state in a republic; the leader of an organisation
The word 'president' refers to the elected head of state in a republic (like France or the USA), or the head of a company, organisation, or university. In American English, company leaders are often called 'president', while in British English 'chairman' or 'chief executive' is more common. The title is capitalised when used with a name (President Smith).
Ejemplos
- The President will address the nation tonight. 总统今晚将向全国发表讲话。El Presidente se dirigirá a la nación esta noche.大統領は今夜、国民に向けて演説します。대통령은 오늘 밤 국민에게 연설할 예정입니다.
- She was elected president of the tennis club. 她当选为网球俱乐部主席。Fue elegida presidenta del club de tenis.彼女はテニスクラブの会長に選ばれました。그녀는 테니스 클럽 회장으로 선출되었습니다.
- The university president welcomed the new students. 大学校长欢迎新生。El presidente de la universidad dio la bienvenida a los nuevos estudiantes.大学学長が新入生を歓迎しました。대학 총장이 신입생을 환영했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'praesidens' meaning 'one who sits before' or 'presides' (prae- 'before' + sedere 'to sit'). Originally meant anyone who presided over a meeting; adopted as a head-of-state title when the USA was founded in 1789.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
From Latin 'praesidens' meaning 'one who sits before' or 'presides'. Originally, it simply meant someone who presided over a meeting. George Washington was the first to hold the title as head of state when the USA adopted it in 1789.
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