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president

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

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noun

先例, 前例

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

Examples :

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

学生会主席将去年的辩论作为先例，来制定今年的选举规则。

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先例, 判例.

A decided case which is cited or used as an example to justify a judgment in a subsequent case.

Examples :

"The president case of student suspension was cited as precedent for handling similar disciplinary issues this year. "

学生停学的先例案例被援引作为今年处理类似违纪问题的依据。

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惯例，习俗。

An established habit or custom.

Examples :

"The family's bedtime routine is their established president, ensuring everyone gets enough sleep. "

这个家庭的睡前习惯是他们不成文的惯例，确保每个人都能获得充足的睡眠。

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上述，前者

(with definite article) The aforementioned (thing).

Examples :

"The president of the student council organized the fundraiser. "

上述学生会主席组织了这次募捐活动。

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前任，前总统

The previous version.

Examples :

"The president of the student council this year is different from the president last year. "

今年学生会的主席和去年的前任主席不一样。

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草稿，初稿

A rough draught of a writing which precedes a finished copy.

Examples :

"The student's president for the essay was messy, but it contained all the main ideas. "

这个学生作文的初稿虽然很乱，但是包含了所有的主要想法。

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总统，国家主席

The head of state of a republic.

Examples :

"The vast majority of presidents have been male."

绝大多数共和国总统都是男性。

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总统，国家主席

In presidential republics, the head of government and head of state.

Examples :

"The president of the student council led the school's fundraising campaign. "

学生会主席领导了学校的筹款活动。

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总裁，董事长。

Primary leader of a corporation. Not to be confused with CEO, which is a related but separate position that is sometimes held by a different person.

Examples :

"The company president delivered a speech at the annual shareholder meeting. "

公司的总裁在年度股东大会上发表了讲话。(Gōngsī de zǒngcái zài niándù gǔdōng dàhuì shàng fābiǎole jiǎnghuà.)

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主席，会长

A person presiding over a meeting, chair, presiding officer, presider.

Examples :

"The president of the club led the meeting to discuss the upcoming fundraising event. "

俱乐部的主席主持了会议，讨论即将到来的筹款活动。

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adjective

首要的，首席的

Occupying the first rank or chief place; having the highest authority; presiding.

Examples :

"The president of the student council is responsible for organizing all school events. "

学生会主席负责组织所有学校活动。

government politics position essential