名词

1. 州长；省长；总督
In some systems of government, a governor is a person who is in charge of the political administration of a region or state.

2. （学校、医院等的)董事,理事
A governor is a member of a committee which controls an organization such as a school or a hospital.

3. （英国一些机构的）主管,总裁
In some British institutions, the governor is the most senior official, who is in charge of the institution.

1. a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel)

Synonym: regulator

2. the head of a state government