| 词组 | spokesman |
| 释义 | spokesman A spokesman is someone who is asked to speak as the representative of an organization or group of people. A spokesman for the charity said the labels were referring to indirect rather than direct support. 'We regret the heavy loss of life and call upon all involved to show respect for the rule of law,' a White House spokesman said. ◊ 'spokeswoman' In the past, spokesman was used to refer to both men and women, but it is now hardly ever used to refer to women. A female representative is now usually referred to as a spokeswoman. A spokeswoman said official grant figures might need to be revised. A police spokeswoman said 'This man is extremely dangerous.' ◊ 'spokesperson' Spokesperson is a fairly new word which can refer to either a man or a woman. A spokesperson confirmed that M. Attali would meet Mrs Thatcher the following day. |
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