steward

• 指受雇管理他人财产、事务或资源的男性；也指轮船、飞机或餐厅上的男性乘务员，或经选举与资方谈判的工会代表。

A noun referring to a person who manages property, affairs, or resources for another; also used for an attendant on a ship, airplane, or in a dining setting, or a union representative elected to negotiate with management.

1. Property or Affairs ManagerB2formal

   A person who manages property, finances, or other affairs on behalf of another person or organization.

   财产或事务管理人

   • The steward of the estate ensured all the tenants were treated fairly.
   • He acted as a financial steward for the family trust.
   • The organization appointed a steward to oversee the charity's funds.

   同义词administratoragentbailiffcaretakercustodianfactormanageroverseerseneschalsupervisor

2. Ship's Provisions OfficerB1formal

   The officer on a ship who is responsible for provisions, dining arrangements, and passenger services.

   船上乘务长

   • The ship's steward prepared the dining room for the captain's dinner.
   • Passengers could request extra pillows from the steward.
   • The steward ensured all meals were served on time during the voyage.

   同义词purser

3. Airline AttendantA2formal

   A crew member on an airplane who attends to the needs of passengers.

   空乘人员

   • The steward demonstrated the safety procedures before takeoff.
   • Please ask the steward if you need a blanket.
   • The steward served drinks and snacks during the flight.

   同义词flight attendant

4. Union RepresentativeB2formal

   A union member elected to represent fellow workers in discussions with management.

   工会代表

   • The union steward negotiated a new contract for the factory workers.
   • Employees brought their grievances to the steward.
   • The steward organized a meeting to discuss working conditions.

   同义词shop steward

   反义词management

5. Caretaker of Property or AnimalsB1formal

   A person who has charge of buildings, grounds, or animals.

   管理员

   • The steward of the wildlife reserve monitored the animal populations.
   • He worked as a steward for the large country estate.
   • The steward ensured the grounds were kept clean and safe.

   同义词caretakercustodianguardiankeeperoverseersuperintendentwarden