federal

• 指一种政治体制，由若干州或邦联合组成统一整体，但各成员在内政上保持独立；也指与这种联邦制或联邦政府相关的。

1. Relating to central governmentB2formal

   Relating to the central government of a federation, as opposed to state or local governments.

   联邦的

   • The federal government passed a new law on immigration.
   • Federal agencies are responsible for national security.
   • The case was tried in federal court.

   同义词centralnational

   反义词localmunicipalprovincialstate

2. Relating to a federationB2formal

   Relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.

   联邦的

   • Germany is a federal republic.
   • The federal system allows states to have their own laws.
   • The country adopted a federal constitution.

   同义词confederateconfederativefederated

• 名词，指权力由中央政府和各组成政治单位分掌的联邦制，或支持这种制度的人。

A noun referring to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units, or a supporter of such a system.

1. Federal agent or officerB2informalamerican

   A member of a federal law enforcement agency, such as the FBI or other national police force.

   联邦特工

   • The feds raided the building early this morning.
   • He was arrested by the feds for fraud.
   • The feds are investigating the case.

   同义词fedfederal agentg-man

2. Supporter of federalismC1formal

   A person who advocates for or supports a federal system of government.

   联邦主义者

   • The feds argued for stronger central government powers.
   • During the debate, the feds clashed with the states' rights advocates.
   • He was a known fed in the political circles of the 18th century.

   同义词federalist