sheriff
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/ˈʃerɪf/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃerɪf/
A person chosen by voters to enforce laws in a county or town in the US.
The sheriff of the town was a very respected and fair person.
镇上的警长是一个非常受尊敬和公正的人。
In England and Wales, a person who represents the king or queen and does some legal tasks and goes to events.
The sheriff attended the ceremony in honor of the new mayor.
警长参加了为新市长举行的仪式。
In Scotland, a judge who makes decisions in court.
The sheriff is the one who presides over the court in Scotland.
警长是苏格兰主持法庭的人。
In Canada, a person who works in a court and helps prepare cases.
The sheriff's role in the court is to help prepare cases for the judge.
警长在法庭上的角色是帮助为法官准备案件。