释义 |
au·di·tor \ˈȯdəd.ə(r), -ətə(r)\ noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English auditour, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French auditeur hearer, judge's assistant & Medieval Latin auditor one that audits accounts, from Latin auditor hearer, from auditus + -or 1. : one that hears or listens; specifically : one that is part of an audience < auditors and viewers of radio and television programs > 2. a. : one that audits b. : one authorized to examine and verify accounts c. : one skilled in the technique of auditing 3. : disciple, catechumen < the elect were a class above the auditors or novices — G.P.Fisher > 4. : one that hears judicially: as a. : the presiding official of a court of inquiry in criminal cases in some European countries b. : a judicial assessor to courts-martial in some countries c. : one of the lowest rank of special members of the French Council of State d. : a referee appointed by a court in a civil action in some jurisdictions; especially : one designated to take an account and report to the court 5. : one that audits a course of study especially in a college or university |