| 单词 | ombudsman |
| 释义 | ombudsman (once / 17694 pages) n In the U.S., your congressman is considered your unofficial ombudsman or the state official who investigates and makes sure the government is acting in the best interest of its citizens. The word ombudsman comes from the Swedish ombudsman, meaning "legal representative." An ombudsman is a legal representative, often appointed by a government or organization to investigate complaints made by individuals in the interest of the citizens or employees. Usually this is a state official appointed to oversee an investigation of complaints about improper government activity against citizens. WORD FAMILYombudsman: ombudsmen USAGE EXAMPLESFrance is considering appointing an official internet ombudsman to regulate complaints about online material in order to prevent excessive censorship and preserve free speech. The Guardian(Dec 19, 2016) In October alone, the country’s human rights ombudsman logged 212 such disputes. The Guardian(Dec 14, 2016) Some recommendations in the report are specific, such as urging the Federal Bureau of Prisons to establish an ombudsman position focused on D.C. correctional issues. Washington Post(Dec 11, 2016) n a government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against the government Hyper investigator someone who investigates |
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