High Sheriff
noun /ˌhaɪ ˈʃerɪf/
/ˌhaɪ ˈʃerɪf/
- a representative of the King or Queen in each of the counties in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The position is an honorary (= not paid) one and has existed since the year 995. The High Sheriff is chosen each year from among the local people and the duties include acting as the representative of the Queen or King at various ceremonies, including some connected with the law.
高警长：英格兰，威尔士和北爱尔兰每个县的国王或王后代表。该职位是一种荣誉职位，自995年以来一直存在。每年都会从当地人民中选拔高警长，职责包括在各种仪式上担任女王或国王的代表，其中包括与法律有关。