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Benson
What does 'in high office' mean?
While I read U.S President Obama's inaugural speech,
I found these sentences:
"...Yet, every so often the (presidential) oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms.
At these moments, America has carried on not simply because of the skill or vision of those in high office,
but because we the people..."
5 мар. 2009 г., 6:58
Ответы · 2
In this case, "office" means the position of an elected official. "High office" would be an important position, as being president of the country or company, or being governer of a state, though being president is a higher office than governer.
5 марта 2009 г.
It means the person who takes charge or has the power to make great decisions.
5 марта 2009 г.
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Benson
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китайский (путунхуа), английский
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