In ancient Rome, one of two magistrates who imposed taxes and regulated the manners and morals of a community.

(古代罗马的)监察官(掌课税及监察人民之行为者)。

An official appointed to examine books, manuscripts, plays, motion pictures, etc, before publication, performance, or use, to find out if there is anything immoral or offensive in them.

检查官(检阅书籍、稿本、戏剧、电影等以取缔违禁物者)审查员。

In time of war, an official who examines all printed matter, mail, newspaper, cablegrams or telegrams, etc., in which information of value to the enemy might be written.

战时之保密检查员(检验印刷品、邮件、新闻报纸、电报等以防有敌人可利用之情报外泄)。

One who criticizes manners or morals.

礼教或道德之批评者。

To act as censor of; expurgate.

检查；非难；删修。