| 释义 |
pre·fect
noun
also prae·fect \ˈprēˌfekt\
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin praefectus, from past participle of praeficere to place at the head of, from prae- pre- + facere to make — more at do
1. : any of various high officials or magistrates of differing functions and ranks placed at the head of particular commands, charges, or departments in ancient Rome
2. : a chief officer or chief magistrate : president
< prefect of Paris police >
< the prefect of one of the congregations of cardinals >
< prefect of the ladies' sodality >
3. : a student monitor or praepostor in English public or secondary schools and some American private schools |