federal
01
联邦的, 中央的
relating to the central government of a country rather than the local or regional governments
例子
The federal government oversees matters of national importance, such as defense and foreign affairs.
02
联邦的, 联邦制的
having or relating to a system of government in which the individual states have their own laws concerning internal affairs, however a central government has control over national decisions, foreign affairs, etc.
例子
The state 's federal funding supports education and infrastructure projects.
该州的联邦资金支持教育和基础设施项目。
03
of or relating specifically to the central government of a federation
例子
Federal employees work directly under the national administration.
04
relating to the northern states during the American Civil War
例子
The Federal army fought to preserve the Union.
Federal
01
a law-enforcement officer who works for the national government
例子
He works as a federal in a financial crimes unit.
02
a soldier serving in the Union Army during the American Civil War
例子
Federals defended the northern states during the Civil War.
