person ruling as representative of a sovereign, 1520s, from Middle French vice-roy, from Old French vice- "deputy" (see vice-) + roi "king," from Latin regem (nominative rex); see rex. The species of American butterfly so called from 1881.
雙語例句
1. When Britain ruled India, the British King was represented there by a viceroy.
在英國統(tǒng)治印度時期, 英國國王的代表是駐在當?shù)氐目偠?
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. Mr Amery telegraphed in this sense to the Viceroy on the same day.
艾默里先生于同日將此意電告總督.
來自辭典例句
3. Without the viceroy, they will be lost and confused.
沒有了總督, 他們就會亂作一團.
來自電影對白
4. How do you think this trade viceroy will deal with the chancellor's demands?
貿(mào)易總督會怎樣回應首相的要求 呢 ?
來自電影對白
5. Be thankful, Viceroy, you have not found yourself in my grip, your ship is waiting.