alderman
n
(pl -men )
1 (Brit) (esp formerly) member of a county or borough council, next in rank below the mayor (尤指旧时地位仅次於市长的)高级市政官.
2 (US) (in some cities) member of the city council, representing a particular part of the city (某些城市中的)市参议员.
🗣️ 情景例句
we're prepared to meet your claim for the loss according to the contract.
我们准备按合同赔偿贵方的损失。
Do not give a dog bread every time he wags his tail.