dean /diːn/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A dean is an important official at a university or college. (大学的) 学院院长; 系主任

  例：

  She was dean of the University of Washington's Graduate School.

  她曾任华盛顿大学研究生院的院长。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A dean is a priest who is the main administrator of a large church. 教长

  例：

  ...Bob Gregg, dean of the Chapel, Stanford Memorial Church.

  斯坦福纪念教堂小教堂教长，鲍勃·格雷格。