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单词 spokesman
释义 spokes·man
\ˈspōksmən\ noun
(plural spokesmen)
Etymology: probably from spokes (poss. singular of spoke (I), past participle of speak used as a noun) + man
1.
 a. : one who speaks as the representative of another; especially : one delegated by others to express or present their views or opinions publicly
  < acted as the industry spokesman on current problems — Current Biography >
  < a recognized spokesman for the wage earners — William Green >
 b. : one that is or becomes an interpreter (as of an era) or an outstanding advocate (as of a cause)
  < had the chance to become the spokesman of the war generation — J.P.Bishop >
  < great statesmen … emerge as personalities and spokesmen for ideologies — F.L.Mott >
2. : one who makes a public address : orator, speaker
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