governor

IPA/ˈɡʌvənə(r)/
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governor — 名詞

  • governorsingular
  • governorsplural

1. the person elected to lead one of the states within the United States, or a pers

1.名詞B2
釋義

州長；總督

美國州級領袖或殖民地區首長

the person elected to lead one of the states within the United States, or a person appointed to run a territory that belongs to a foreign country.

例句

The governor of California signed the new education bill into law yesterday.

加州州長昨天簽署了新的教育改革法案。

governor of + state name

Zayd ran for governor after serving eight years as a state senator.

Zayd 擔任了八年州參議員後，決定參選州長。

常見搭配
  • elected governor
  • state governor
  • governor of
  • governor-elect
  • act as governor
同義詞
  • leader

    Much broader; any person who guides a group, not specific to a state or region.

  • chief executive

    More formal; used for the top officer of a state or large organization.

文法句型

the governor of + place

用法筆記

In the US, a governor is the highest state official, ranking below the president but above state-level positions. In historical or colonial contexts, a governor may be appointed rather than elected.

常見錯誤

The governor of the United States is elected every four years.
The president of the United States is elected every four years.
The national leader is the president, not the governor.
She is a governor of Texas.
She is the governor of Texas.
Use 'the' because there is only one governor per state at a time.

2. the person with the highest authority in a large institution such as a prison, b

2.名詞B2
釋義

主管；總裁

監獄、銀行等機構最高負責人

the person with the highest authority in a large institution such as a prison, bank, or school — responsible for making sure it runs according to rules and standards.

例句

The prison governor ordered a full investigation after the incident last night.

監獄長下令針對昨晚的事件展開全面調查。

prison governor

Adina was appointed governor of the National Bank last March.

Adina 去年三月被任命為國家銀行總裁。

governor of + financial institution

常見搭配
  • prison governor
  • bank governor
  • governor of the bank
  • deputy governor
  • appoint a governor
同義詞
  • director

    More common in American English for the same role in institutions.

  • warden

    Specifically used for the head of a prison in American English.

  • head

    Less formal; can apply to any organization.

文法句型

the governor of + institution

用法筆記

This sense is more common in British English. In the US, 'director' or 'warden' (for prisons) is often used instead. The institution is typically a public or semi-public body, not a small private business.

常見錯誤

The governor of the school is Mr. Chen.
The headteacher of the school is Mr. Chen.
A school governor is a board member, not the daily running head; see sense 4.

3. a mechanical or electronic device that automatically keeps the speed, pressure,

3.名詞C1
釋義

調速器

自動控制引擎速度或壓力的裝置

a mechanical or electronic device that automatically keeps the speed, pressure, or temperature of an engine or machine within a set range — for example, a centrifugal governor that slows a steam engine when it runs too fast.

例句

The engine's governor kicked in when the motor exceeded its maximum safe speed.

引擎轉速超過安全上限時，調速器便自動啟動了。

mechanical governor + kicks in / engages

Vinícius adjusted the governor on the generator to maintain a steady power output.

Vinícius 調整了發電機上的調速器，以維持穩定的輸出功率。

常見搭配
  • centrifugal governor
  • engine governor
  • speed governor
  • governor mechanism
  • set the governor
同義詞
  • regulator

    A broader term for any device that controls speed, pressure, or flow.

  • controller

    General term for a device that manages a system's operation.

用法筆記

This is a technical term used mainly in engineering, mechanics, and older machinery contexts. Learners at CEFR A2-B1 are unlikely to encounter it outside specialized reading.

常見錯誤

The governor of the car broke down.
The car's governor broke down.
Use the possessive form for the mechanical part.

4. someone who sits on an official committee that supervises how a school, hospital

4.名詞B2
釋義

董事；委員

監督學校、醫院等機構運作的管理成員

someone who sits on an official committee that supervises how a school, hospital, or other public body is run — helping to set rules, approve spending, and choose senior staff.

例句

The board of governors meets once a month to review school performance.

董事會每月開會一次，檢討學校的辦學表現。

board of governors (group noun)

Yuki has served as a hospital governor for five years.

Yuki 擔任醫院董事已有五年。

常見搭配
  • school governor
  • board of governors
  • hospital governor
  • serve as governor
  • governor meeting
同義詞
  • board member

    Equivalent term in American English; less formal.

  • trustee

    Similar role but typically used for charitable or educational foundations with legal responsibility for assets.

  • overseer

    Less common; focuses on supervision rather than strategic decision-making.

用法筆記

This sense is most common in British English. A 'school governor' or 'college governor' is not the same as the headteacher or principal — they are volunteers or appointed members who oversee strategy rather than day-to-day operations. Distinguish from sense 2, where the governor is the single highest executive of an institution.

常見錯誤

The school governor teaches math to the students.
The school governor attends board meetings and sets school policy.
A governor does not teach; that is a teacher's job.

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常用片語

  • board of governors
  • run for governor
  • appoint a governor

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