请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 pro tempore
释义

pro tempore

adverb

pro tem·​po·​re prō-ˈtem-pə-rē How to pronounce pro tempore (audio)
: for the time being

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Hugh Merrill served as president pro tempore of JSU’s Board of Trustees for 12 years, from 1968 to 1980. William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 19 July 2022 As president pro tempore, Leahy presided over former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial earlier this year and was briefly hospitalized after the start of the proceedings in late January. Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 15 Nov. 2021 That was a reference to Anderson, who splashed onto the political scene last year by seeking a recall of state Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth), who as president pro tempore of the Senate is arguably the most powerful Black woman in Virginia. Washington Post, 4 June 2021 Balint has served in the state Senate for eight years, including six years in leadership positions, with the last two as president pro tempore. Wilson Ring, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2022 Balint has served in the state Senate for eight years, including six years in leadership positions, with the last two as president pro tempore. Wilson Ring, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2022 Balint has served in the state Senate for eight years, including six years in leadership positions, with the last two as president pro tempore. CBS News, 29 May 2022 After serving out his four-year term in February, Powell had been acting as chair pro tempore after Republican lawmakers had blocked the confirmation process. Ali Zaslav, CNN, 12 May 2022 Swirsky was elected by his peers to serve as president pro tempore in January, 2020. Megan Becka, cleveland, 28 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

pro tempore

adverb or adjective

pro tem·​po·​re
prō-ˈtem-pə-rē, -pō-ˌrā
: for the time being : chosen or appointed to occupy a position either temporarily or in the absence of a regularly elected official
an administrator pro tempore

History and Etymology for pro tempore

Latin

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:2024/12/23 18:48:48