| 释义 |
in·spec·tor
\-tə(r)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin, from inspectus (past participle of inspicere to inspect) + -or — more at inspect
1. : one that inspects or makes an inspection; especially : a person employed to inspect something (as the work of others, goods imported, the state and hazards of buildings) — often used in combination
< customs inspector >
< fire inspector >
— see mine inspector
2. : one that oversees or supervises: as
a. : a police officer in charge of a number of precincts and ranking below a superintendent or deputy superintendent
b. : a person appointed to oversee the conduct of an election (as with respect to the provisions of law and propriety) |