1734, formed in American English from Latin gubernator "a governor" (see govern) + -al (1). OED marks it "Cheifly U.S.," and Century Dictionary says "Chiefly in newspaper use." As English words, gubernator was in use from 1520s, gubernation from mid-15c., but both are rare.
双语例句
1. A few Democrats have thrown their hats in the gubernatorial ring.
一些民主党人也参加到了州长的竞选中.
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2. The senator will give a speech endorsing her party's gubernatorial candidate.
