c. 1300, "person appointed to see that a will is carried into effect," from Anglo-French executour, from Latin executorem/exsecutorem, agent noun from exsequi/exsequi "follow after; carry out, accomplish" (see execution). Fem. form executrix is attested from late 14c. (executrice).
Compare executioner, and also executant "one who does or performs" (especially a musical performer), from 1858; executer "one who performs" (1530s).
双语例句
1. The executor shared out the estate.
遗嘱执行人把遗产分给每个人.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Other aspects of the Humphrey's Executor reasoning, however, have been roundly criticized in subsequent years.
但是, “汉弗莱的遗嘱执行人”案的其他方面的论证在随后的若干年受到严厉的批评.
来自英汉非文学 - 行政法
3. Executor should find caution for his due administration of the estate in his charge.
指定的遗嘱执行人应为处于自己掌管下的财产提供但保.
来自辞典例句
4. There is no business of any executor or tax collector in the future.
