higher-up

• n. 上级；大人物；上司

英英释义

Noun:

1. one of greater rank or station or quality

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. Sherman recommended that Clarke be disciplined, but higher-ups rejected the idea.
   谢尔曼建议对克拉克进行纪律惩戒，但高层拒绝了这个意见。
2. He drew himself up when he talked to his superior.
   当他与自己的上级谈话时，他伸直自己的身体。
3. Big shots get their dander up and memos start flying.
   大人物们怒火中烧，备忘录四下乱飞。
4. Jack tried to make up to his boss.
   杰克试图讨好他的上司。
5. I have to smarten myself up about talking to my superior.
   我得把我对上司的谈话谈得再高明些。

词汇搭配

• the man higher up 政界巨头

近反义词

【近义词】

• superordinate 高级的
• superior 上级