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mayor

/ˈmeɪ.ə/ /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/

Meanings
noun

市长，市长。

The chief executive of the municipal government of a city, borough, &c., formerly usually appointed as a caretaker by European royal courts but now usually appointed or elected locally.

Examples :

"The mayor of our city announced a new program to improve the local schools. "
我们市的市长宣布了一项改善本地学校的新计划。
politics government person job essential

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important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

重要，关键，至关重要。

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

给予女儿生活上的独立性，让她从经验中学习，这一点至关重要。

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contracted verb

/kənˈtɹæktɪd/

收缩，缩小。

"The metal railing contracted slightly in the cold winter air. "

寒冷的冬日空气中，金属栏杆稍微收缩了一些。

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governments noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənts/

政府，政权。

"Governments provide essential services like healthcare and education to their citizens. "

各国政府向其公民提供医疗和教育等基本服务。

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operations noun

/ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃənz/ /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃənz/

运作，操作。

"The washing machine's operations include filling with water, washing, rinsing, and spinning. "

这台洗衣机的运作包括注水、洗涤、漂洗和甩干。

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

政府，政权

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

政府决定提高税收，用以资助新建学校。

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executive noun

/ɛɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/

主管，负责人，高管。

"The school's executive director made the final decision about the new building plans. "

学校的执行主管最终决定了新建筑计划。

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caretaker noun

/ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/

看护人，管理人

"The school hired a new caretaker to keep the building clean and safe. "

学校雇佣了一位新的看护人，负责保持教学楼的干净和安全。

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appointed verb

/əˈpɔɪntɪd/

约定， 规定

"The school principal appointed Friday afternoon for the parent-teacher conferences. "

学校校长规定了周五下午举行家长会。

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officials noun

/əˈfɪʃəlz/

官员，公务人员。

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

戴维·巴恩斯是负责管理这家体育俱乐部的官员。

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municipal noun

/mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/

市政债券，地方政府债券

"The city issued a new municipal bond to fund the new school. "

市政府发行了一种新的市政债券，用来资助新学校的建设。

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announced verb

/əˈnaʊnst/ /əˈnaʊnstɪd/

宣布，公布。

"The teacher announced that there would be no school tomorrow due to the snow. "

老师宣布了明天因为下雪停课。

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ceremonial noun

/ˌserɪˈmoʊniəl/ /ˌserəˈmoʊniəl/

典礼，仪式。

"The graduation was full of ceremonial, honoring the students' achievements with speeches and awards. "

毕业典礼充满了各种仪式，通过演讲和颁奖来表彰学生的成就。