alcalde

/al-kal-dee; Spanish ahl-kahl-the/US // ælˈkæl di; Spanish ɑlˈkɑl ðɛ //UK // (ælˈkældɪ, Spanish alˈkalde) //

萨尔瓦多,监察官,监察长,监察员

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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plural al·cal·des [al-kal-deez; Spanish ahl-kahl-thes]. /ælˈkæl diz; Spanish ɑlˈkɑl ðɛs/.
- : a mayor having judicial powers.

I looked round to see where our help was most wanted, and was about to lead them forward, when I heard the voice of the Alcalde.
The Alcalde was kneeling by his side, gazing sadly and earnestly into the face of the dying man.
The Alcalde remained kneeling for a short time by the side of the corpse, his lips moving in prayer.
We (the officers) were sitting in a circle round the general and Alcalde, both of whom appeared uneasy and anxious.
“Consider the best way of protecting this until you reach an alcalde and have a copy made and witnessed,” he said warningly.