英语词汇“alderman”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example sentences from the Web for alderman

Community activists were able to resist these efforts through the early 1990s, but by the 2000s, political leaders, including the community’s alderman, invited pricey new development into the neighborhood, paving the way for rapid change.
The Stages of Gentrification, as Told by Restaurant Openings|Vince Dixon|September 30, 2020|Eater
The discussions sometimes went on for more than an hour, with the mayor and other top city officials taking questions and suggestions from aldermen on matters ranging from police strategies to wellness checks for seniors.
When Is a Meeting Not a Meeting and a Lawmaker Not a Lawmaker? When It’s Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago.|by Mick Dumke|September 24, 2020|ProPublica
In rejecting the argument, the PAC offered Lightfoot and the city’s lawyers — and maybe certain aldermen as well — a reminder that the City Council is, in fact, Chicago’s legislative branch.
When Is a Meeting Not a Meeting and a Lawmaker Not a Lawmaker? When It’s Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago.|by Mick Dumke|September 24, 2020|ProPublica
Rather, their sole purpose was to convey information regarding the City’s pandemic response to help the aldermen continue to serve effectively in the field as community-based first responders.
When Is a Meeting Not a Meeting and a Lawmaker Not a Lawmaker? When It’s Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago.|by Mick Dumke|September 24, 2020|ProPublica

Even aldermen have noted — and in some cases boasted — that they saw their primary responsibilities as delivering services in their wards, leaving much of the legislative process in the hands of the executive branch.
When Is a Meeting Not a Meeting and a Lawmaker Not a Lawmaker? When It’s Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago.|by Mick Dumke|September 24, 2020|ProPublica
Antonio French, a citizen journalist and alderman of the 21st ward in St. Louis, was also detained.
Embarrassment, Fear, and Anger: Ferguson's Emotional Whispers|Melissa Leon|August 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A New York alderman once said Petrosino “knocked out more teeth than a dentist.”
Who Really Murdered Joe Petrosino?|Barbie Latza Nadeau|June 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dirk Johnson on the real winners—including an alderman rooting for a weak mayor.
Rahm's Pain, Whose Gain?|Dirk Johnson|January 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Nobody, that is, except the lawyer who brought the case, Burt Odelson—and, according to whispers at City Hall, Alderman Burke.
Rahm's Pain, Whose Gain?|Dirk Johnson|January 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Rick Munoz, alderman of the 22nd Ward and an active Latino Caucus member, has called Emanuel a "political bully."
Rahm vs. the Left|Adam Doster|October 5, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Alderman Fowler accused of having sinned in a similar way against Howell.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93. July 30, 1887|Various
Truly, if it be not for trade, there is little in common between the mariners of the brigantine and Alderman Van Beverout.
The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas|James Fenimore Cooper
He was a very Alderman in embryo, if there are such things as coloured Aldermen.
Mystic London:|Charles Maurice Davies
It is said that he lived here in great splendour, as befits a rich merchant who is also an Alderman.
For Faith and Freedom|Walter Besant
But, if you can make Alderman Fondlewife of your persuasion, this letter will be needless.
The Comedies of William Congreve|William Congreve

单词	alderman
释义	alderman [ awl-der-muhn ] / ˈɔl dər mən / noun, plural al·der·men. a member of a municipal legislative body, especially of a municipal council. (in England) one of the members, chosen by the elected councilors, in a borough or county council. Early English History. a chief. (later) the chief magistrate of a county or group of counties. Northern U.S. Slang. a pot belly. Origin of alderman before 900; Middle English; Old English (e)aldormann, equivalent to ealdor chief, patriarch (ealdold + -or noun suffix) + mannman usage note for alderman See -man. OTHER WORDS FROM alderman al·der·man·cy, al·der·man·ship, nounal·der·man·ic [awl-der-man-ik], /ˌɔl dərˈmæn ɪk/, adjectiveun·der·al·der·man, noun, plural un·der·al·der·men. Words nearby alderman al dente, alder, alder buckthorn, alderfly, alder flycatcher, alderman, aldermanry, Aldermaston, Alderney, alderperson, Alder's anomaly Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for alderman Community activists were able to resist these efforts through the early 1990s, but by the 2000s, political leaders, including the community’s alderman, invited pricey new development into the neighborhood, paving the way for rapid change. The Stages of Gentrification, as Told by Restaurant Openings\|Vince Dixon\|September 30, 2020\|Eater The discussions sometimes went on for more than an hour, with the mayor and other top city officials taking questions and suggestions from aldermen on matters ranging from police strategies to wellness checks for seniors. When Is a Meeting Not a Meeting and a Lawmaker Not a Lawmaker? When It’s Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago.\|by Mick Dumke\|September 24, 2020\|ProPublica In rejecting the argument, the PAC offered Lightfoot and the city’s lawyers — and maybe certain aldermen as well — a reminder that the City Council is, in fact, Chicago’s legislative branch. When Is a Meeting Not a Meeting and a Lawmaker Not a Lawmaker? When It’s Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago.\|by Mick Dumke\|September 24, 2020\|ProPublica Rather, their sole purpose was to convey information regarding the City’s pandemic response to help the aldermen continue to serve effectively in the field as community-based first responders. When Is a Meeting Not a Meeting and a Lawmaker Not a Lawmaker? When It’s Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago.\|by Mick Dumke\|September 24, 2020\|ProPublica Even aldermen have noted — and in some cases boasted — that they saw their primary responsibilities as delivering services in their wards, leaving much of the legislative process in the hands of the executive branch. When Is a Meeting Not a Meeting and a Lawmaker Not a Lawmaker? When It’s Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago.\|by Mick Dumke\|September 24, 2020\|ProPublica Antonio French, a citizen journalist and alderman of the 21st ward in St. Louis, was also detained. Embarrassment, Fear, and Anger: Ferguson's Emotional Whispers\|Melissa Leon\|August 14, 2014\|DAILY BEAST A New York alderman once said Petrosino “knocked out more teeth than a dentist.” Who Really Murdered Joe Petrosino?\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|June 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Dirk Johnson on the real winners—including an alderman rooting for a weak mayor. Rahm's Pain, Whose Gain?\|Dirk Johnson\|January 24, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Nobody, that is, except the lawyer who brought the case, Burt Odelson—and, according to whispers at City Hall, Alderman Burke. Rahm's Pain, Whose Gain?\|Dirk Johnson\|January 24, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Rick Munoz, alderman of the 22nd Ward and an active Latino Caucus member, has called Emanuel a "political bully." Rahm vs. the Left\|Adam Doster\|October 5, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Alderman Fowler accused of having sinned in a similar way against Howell. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93. July 30, 1887\|Various Truly, if it be not for trade, there is little in common between the mariners of the brigantine and Alderman Van Beverout. The Water-Witch or, The Skimmer of the Seas\|James Fenimore Cooper He was a very Alderman in embryo, if there are such things as coloured Aldermen. Mystic London:\|Charles Maurice Davies It is said that he lived here in great splendour, as befits a rich merchant who is also an Alderman. For Faith and Freedom\|Walter Besant But, if you can make Alderman Fondlewife of your persuasion, this letter will be needless. The Comedies of William Congreve\|William Congreve British Dictionary definitions for alderman alderman / (ˈɔːldəmən) / noun plural -men (in England and Wales until 1974) one of the senior members of a local council, elected by other councillors (in the US, Canada, Australia, etc) a member of the governing body of a municipality history a variant spelling of ealdorman Abbreviations (for senses 1, 2): Ald, Aldm Derived forms of alderman aldermanic (ˌɔːldəˈmænɪk), adjectivealdermanry, nounaldermanship, noun Word Origin for alderman Old English aldormann, from ealdor chief (comparative of eald old) + mann man Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Cultural definitions for alderman alderman [ (awl-duhr-muhn) ] A member of a city council. Aldermen usually represent city districts, called wards, and work with the mayor to run the city government. Jockeying among aldermen for political influence is often associated with machine politics. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
随便看	turya tuscaloosa tuscan tuscany tuscarora tusche tusculan tusculum tush tushery tushie tusi tusk tuskegee tusker tusk shell tussah tussal tussaud tussi tussiculation tussie-mussie tussis tussive tussive fremitus

alderman

noun, plural al·der·men.

Origin of alderman

usage note for alderman

OTHER WORDS FROM alderman

Words nearby alderman

Example sentences from the Web for alderman

British Dictionary definitions for alderman

noun plural -men

Derived forms of alderman

Word Origin for alderman

Cultural definitions for alderman