请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 praetor
释义

praetor

noun

prae·​tor ˈprē-tər How to pronounce praetor (audio)
variants or less commonly pretor
: an ancient Roman magistrate ranking below a consul and having chiefly judicial functions
praetorial
prē-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce praetor (audio)
adjective
praetorship
ˈprē-tər-ˌship How to pronounce praetor (audio)
noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Macrinus was a mere praetor, a judicial official, with little political experience. National Geographic, 19 Mar. 2019

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pretor, from Latin praetor

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

随便看

 

英语词典包含469781条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2025/2/24 6:27:24