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superiors

UK //suːˈpɪə.ri.əz//US //suːˈpɪr.i.ɚz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'superior',意为'更高的'或'更优秀的',通过古法语传入英语。

noun

❶ 指职位、地位或能力高于自己的人,通常用于工作或组织环境中,如上级领导或高级职员。

“She always reports to her superiors before making major decisions.”

(她在做重大决定前总是先向她的上级汇报。)

“The manager discussed the project with his superiors to get approval.”

(经理与他的上级讨论了该项目以获得批准。)

❶ 指在质量、能力或地位上优于其他人或事物的人或物,常用于比较语境。

“This product is far superior to its competitors in terms of quality.”

(这款产品在质量上远远优于竞争对手。)

“His skills are superior to those of his colleagues.”

(他的技能比他的同事们更出色。)

同义词:higher-ups, bosses, leaders

常见短语

superior to — 表示某物或某人在质量、能力或地位上优于另一物或另一人。

“This method is superior to the old one in many ways.”

(这种方法在许多方面优于旧方法。)

superior officer — 指军队或组织中职位更高的官员或领导。

“The soldier saluted his superior officer as he entered the room.”

(士兵在上级军官进入房间时向他敬礼。)