statesman

states·man

S0717100 (stāts′mən)n.1. A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.2. A male political leader regarded as a disinterested promoter of the public good.3. A man who is a respected leader in a given field: "a mature statesman of American letters" (Toby Thompson).

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states′man·like′, states′man·ly adj.states′man·ship′ n.

statesman

(ˈsteɪtsmən) n, pl -men1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, etc, win great respect2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a person active and influential in the formulation of high government policy, such as a cabinet member3. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a politician ˈstatesman-ˌlike, ˈstatesmanly adj ˈstatesmanship n ˈstatesˌwoman fem n

states•man

(ˈsteɪts mən)

n., pl. -men. 1. an experienced politician who holds a high office in government, esp. at the national level. 2. a highly respected and influential political leader who exhibits great ability and devotion to public service. [1585–95; on the model of steersman; compare the phrase ship of state] states′man•like`, states′man•ly, adj. states′man•ship`, n. syn: See politician.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

statesman - a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairsnational leader, solonelder statesman - an elderly statesman whose advice is sought be government leadersFounding Father - a member of the Constitutional Convention that drafted the United States Constitution in 1787pol, political leader, politico, politician - a person active in party politicsstateswoman - a woman statesman

statesman

stateswomannoun political figure, leader, politician, political leader He is a great statesman and political figure.

Translations

政冶家

state¹

(steit) noun1. the condition in which a thing or person is. the bad state of the roads; The room was in an untidy state; He inquired about her state of health; What a state you're in!; He was not in a fit state to take the class. 狀況 状况2. a country considered as a political community, or, as in the United States, one division of a federation. The Prime Minister visits the Queen once a week to discuss affairs of state; The care of the sick and elderly is considered partly the responsibility of the state; (also adjective) The railways are under state control; state-controlled / owned industries. 國家，(聯邦共和國的)州 国家，（联邦共和国的）州 3. ceremonial dignity and splendour. The Queen, wearing her robes of state, drove in a horse-drawn coach to Westminster; (also adjective) state occasions/banquets. 隆重的禮儀 隆重的礼仪，盛观 ˈstately adjective noble, dignified and impressive in appearance or manner. She is tall and stately; a stately house. 高貴的，莊嚴的 高贵的，庄严的 ˈstateliness noun 莊嚴性 庄严性ˈstatesman (ˈsteits-) noun a person who plays an important part in the government of a state. 政冶家 政冶家ˈstatesmanlike (ˈsteits-) adjective showing the qualities of a good statesman. 有政治家風度的 有政治家风度的ˈstatesmanship (ˈsteits-) noun skill in directing the affairs of a state. 政治家的風度，政治家的才能，治國之才 政治家的风度; ，治家的才能，治国之才 get into a state to become very upset or anxious. 過分緊張 过分紧张lie in state (of a corpse) to be laid in a place of honour for the public to see, before burial. 瞻仰遺體 瞻仰遗体