A1 adjective 正式 #2,539 最常用

presidential

/ˌprez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

Relating to a president or the office of a president. It can also describe a person who looks or acts like a strong and respected leader.

例句

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1

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

2

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

3

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

词族

名词
president
Verb
preside
副词
presidentially
形容词
presidential
相关
presidency
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'ial' at the end as standing for 'Inside A Leader'—things that are presidential are found inside or around a leader.

快速测验

The candidates are preparing for the next ________ debate on Tuesday.

正确!

正确答案是: presidential

例句

1

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

everyday

The family watched the presidential election on the news.

2

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

formal

The ambassador arrived at the presidential palace for the meeting.

3

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

informal

You look very presidential in that new blue suit!

4

The professor discussed the history of presidential powers in the United States.

academic

The professor discussed the history of presidential powers in the United States.

5

The company booked the presidential suite for the international investors.

business

The company booked the presidential suite for the international investors.

词族

名词
president
Verb
preside
副词
presidentially
形容词
presidential
相关
presidency

常见搭配

presidential election presidential election
presidential candidate presidential candidate
presidential campaign presidential campaign
presidential library presidential library
presidential debate presidential debate

常用短语

presidential suite

presidential suite (the most expensive room in a hotel)

presidential veto

presidential veto (the power to reject a law)

presidential pardon

presidential pardon (forgiving a person for a crime)

容易混淆的词

presidential vs precedent

A precedent is an earlier event that serves as an example; presidential refers to a president.

presidential vs president

President is the noun for the person; presidential is the adjective describing things related to them.

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使用说明

Use this word to describe anything belonging to or concerning the head of a republic. It is also used as a compliment to describe someone with a dignified and powerful presence.

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常见错误

Learners often use the noun 'president' as an adjective (e.g., 'the president election'). Always use 'presidential' before the noun in these cases.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'ial' at the end as standing for 'Inside A Leader'—things that are presidential are found inside or around a leader.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'praesidere', which means 'to sit before' or 'to guard'.

语法模式

Typically used before a noun (attributive position). Does not have a comparative form (you rarely say 'more presidential' although it is possible in informal speech). It is a non-gradable adjective when referring to the office.
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文化背景

In the United States, 'looking presidential' is a common media term used to judge if a candidate acts with enough dignity for the office.

快速测验

The candidates are preparing for the next ________ debate on Tuesday.

正确!

正确答案是: presidential

相关词

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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