| 单词 | chief |
| 释义 | chief (tʃiːf ) Word forms: chiefs 1. countable noun B2 The chief of an organization is the person who is in charge of it. ...a commission appointed by the police chief. ...Putin's chief of security. [+ of] 2. countable noun & title noun The chief of a tribe is its leader. ...Sitting Bull, chief of the Sioux tribes of the Great Plains. [+ of] 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Chief is used in the job titles of the most senior worker or workers of a particular kind in an organization. ...the chief test pilot. 4. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] B2 The chief cause, part, or member of something is the most important one. Financial stress is well established as a chief reason for divorce. The job went to one of his chief rivals. Synonyms: primary, highest, leading, main Collocations: chief commissioner He was elected chief commissioner of highways in 1862. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 From 1899 to 1900, he was the chief commissioner of lands and works. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The next year he was a chief commissioner of array for various counties. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In 1846, he was appointed chief commissioner of public works. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He returned to the house in 1861, and became chief commissioner of public works. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Other issues are common challenges for all of the lenders, with the chief concern being funding costs. Times, Sunday Times Nine days later, the committee cut its discount rate for direct borrowing, saying that its chief concern was now over the outlook for growth. Times, Sunday Times His chief concern throughout his life was the evangelization of the urban poor. Christianity Today My chief concern would be a lack of iron and of fibre. The Sun The chief concern of the surgeon was the prevention of sepsis. Times, Sunday Times Food was the chief culprit behind last month's big inflation rise. Times, Sunday Times Older consumers, however, are not adapting so quickly and can often be the 'chief culprit' in spreading false news. Times, Sunday Times The chief culprit: again, a stronger dollar.9. Globe and Mail The chief culprits will be paraded in print next week. Times, Sunday Times In this case, though, the chief culprits are the characters. The Times Literary Supplement Odd to think that this diminutive 38-yearold has a serious day job as chief curator of historical palaces. Times, Sunday Times At age 27, he was the youngest chief curator in the museum's history. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was chief curator of the anthropology department from 1964 to 1970 and became curator emeritus in 1976. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The chief curator was tall, with blond hair, and an angular face brightened by piercing eyes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several years later, he attained the position of assistant curator, and in 1949 was appointed chief curator and given the title of professor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For instance, it doesn't, like so many cars in the cutesy urban runabout category, look as though its chief designer was a balloon-folder. Times, Sunday Times There isn't a head or chief designer. Times, Sunday Times He also became the chief designer in the facility. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sun was the chief designer of all of them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Several junior designers are involved in the development process as well who make specific contributions all overseen by the chief designer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, its chief economist sought to play down concerns. Times, Sunday Times The bank's chief economist said that he was going to a new role outside the financial sector. Times, Sunday Times Nationwide's chief economist said sellers refusing to cut asking prices were hitting market activity. The Sun The bank's chief economist resigned a few days later, reportedly appalled by the censorship. Times,Sunday Times It was leaked after the chief economist reportedly resigned in protest at a decision to withhold it. Times,Sunday Times And unless things have changed considerably, why teachers and lecturers should take on the challenges of being a moderator or chief examiner escapes me. Times, Sunday Times The chief examiner and his senior assistance had a large influence on the content of the dispatches. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The candidate must demonstrate two katas, one of his or her choice and one chosen by the chief examiner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Finch rose from the position of clerk to that of chief examiner between 1893 and 1908. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He later became chief examiner. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 So he got a job there, and pretty soon became the committee's chief investigator. Times,Sunday Times Our chief investigator said he had no reason to think coal dust was a factor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To make matters worse, the study's chief investigator never revealed his conflict of interest. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The chief judge nodded, and the herald cried apete—go! Smithsonian They included doubling her money to 2.5million a series and calling her chief judge. The Sun The court's chief judge nevertheless insisted that the fine was a warning. Times, Sunday Times Ask to meet with the chief judge to learn about the challenges faced by unrepresented individuals. Christianity Today Two armed policewomen stood outside the dock and asked her to stand up when the chief judge read the verdict. Times, Sunday Times Soon, he was elected as a prior (chief magistrate) of the city. Christianity Today In 1999 the position of chief magistrate was replaced by the position of mayor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The chief magistrate, or demarch, of a deme conducted the festival, while the deme paid for the expenses. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The constitution names the governor the state's chief magistrate and vested in him the supreme executive power. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In lieu of tribute, the revenue from customs was in some cases shared equally by the king, chief magistrate, bishop and municipality. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He opened a garage and offered me the chief mechanic job. The Sun I built a telescope on the factory roof with the chief mechanic and wandered through the sky, trying to photograph deep-space objects. Times, Sunday Times At the same time, the chief mechanic came from his nearby apartment to drive out trams, but it was too late. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The podium cost him a new pair of sunglasses for the chief mechanic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Three years later, he became a member of the test team and stayed in his role until 1989 and became the chief mechanic in 1990. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The enigmatic chief minister has even entered her subconscious. Times,Sunday Times The charges against her focused on her first term as chief minister, in 1991-96. Times, Sunday Times Despite growing protests, the chief minister remained adamant. The Times Literary Supplement He lost no time in contacting the chief minister and the culprits were tracked and arrested within hours. ST When he was chief minister, his potential for mischief was limited. Outlook India It was among a string of conditions spelt out by the bloc's chief negotiator yesterday. The Sun He was chief negotiator during failed peace talks in 1991 and 1992. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Over time, he became chief negotiator for the group of coal mine owners, and negotiates seven national contracts for them. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the chief negotiator felt hopeless. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Chief negotiators called the potential trip a mistake, and that the talks were too important to interject partisan politics. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He volunteered to clean the aircraft and grease the engines and in return the chief pilot would take him up for a ride. Times, Sunday Times The base initially employed 100 pilots, including a chief pilot. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She was later promoted to flight school manager and chief pilot. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Testing determined that pilot error was the cause as a braking force was found to have been applied by the chief pilot during takeoff. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An audit had uncovered 119 breaches, and saw the chief pilot's endorsement revoked. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The deputy chief prosecutor said it was only four hours. Times,Sunday Times Above them, the chief prosecutor and his immediate team have a floor to themselves. Times, Sunday Times Its chief prosecutor has given warning that these deadlines will be missed. Times, Sunday Times The city's chief prosecutor dismissed the claims as 'urban legend'. Times, Sunday Times The country's chief prosecutor said that juries must be warned about common misconceptions and myths that could stand in the way of convictions. Times, Sunday Times This arrangement created some anxieties within the company regarding potential conflicts of interest between itself and its chief rival. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His chief rival were the rabbits because they tended to come from the area around the rivers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Their older horses are finally up and running just as their chief rivals are flexing their juveniles' muscles. Times, Sunday Times The trade-weighted index can mask divergent movements against the dollar and euro, but sterling's decline in recent months has been broadly based against its chief rivals. Times, Sunday Times True, but unlikely to induce trepidation in his team's chief rivals for a playoff place. Times, Sunday Times Extreme weather events like the summer's heatwave ought to make us afraid, the government's former chief scientist has said. Times, Sunday Times That was also the view of the government's chief scientist and deputy chief vet. Times, Sunday Times He took part in 24 scientific cruises, for 13 of which he was chief scientist. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His work began as a part-time job, with him eventually becoming chief scientist there. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They are ruled by a technocracy, led by a chief scientist. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The chief steward was called and accepted who we were. Times,Sunday Times The chief steward also plans menus, compiles supply, overtime, and cost control records. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The king's chief steward reluctantly agreed to a trial. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A chief cook's duties may overlap with those of the steward's assistant, the chief steward, and other steward's department crewmembers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Origins of the word steward in transportation are reflected in the term chief steward as used in maritime transport terminology. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 She accused him of neglecting his work as chief strategist and added that he was well aware that party members were upset over his actions. Times, Sunday Times In the successful campaign of 2004 he worked as chief strategist. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Later that month, the candidate's campaign manager and campaign chief strategist both departed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He currently serves as the chief strategist. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One of his chief strategists rams home the point. Times, Sunday Times However, things take a turn for the worse when he falls for the charms of the chief suspect. The Sun He calls the police, only to find himself cast as the chief suspect. Times, Sunday Times A description of a chief suspect was released yesterday. Times, Sunday Times He's the chief suspect for whatever happened in the opening moments of near-darkness. Times, Sunday Times Far from being hailed a hero, he becomes the police's chief suspect. Times,Sunday Times Win a trial - and then maybe attend another one as chief witness. Times, Sunday Times She has not come for counseling as a chief witness in the midst of a trial, but as a victim in the midst of a tragedy. Christianity Today But we already have an inquest - and a chief witness - into the death of the classical music record industry. Times, Sunday Times The charges were dropped when the chief witness failed to appear in court. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Twenty-five years old on this trial and still an active partner with his father, eleven years after the beginning of their association, he was the chief witness, the judge wrote. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Feast on a banquet fit for a clan chief on the last night. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Darling is a decent, loyal man - he deserved better from his clan chief. Times, Sunday Times (2007) She went from wife to clan chief. The Sun (2015) Many council chiefs are said to earn more than the PM. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Council chiefs have called for a huge investment in infrastructure. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Services for the elderly face damaging cutbacks over the next three years if the Government fails to provide additional funding, local council chiefs claim. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He was promoted to deputy chief constable the following year and has led the force for seven years. Times, Sunday Times He took the deputy chief executive role after the merger, getting the top position in 2005. Times, Sunday Times He was the company's finance director, and his final position was as deputy chief executive from 1990. Times, Sunday Times It helped, too, that when he was offered the job he was already a non-executive director, then had a six-month handover as deputy chief executive. Times, Sunday Times We've just concluded a briefing with the deputy chief medical officer. Times,Sunday Times Later he became the bank's youngest division chief and represented the bank at conferences around the world. Times, Sunday Times The 5 battalions are commanded by a division chief per shift. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The actual approach might even be made by a deputy director or division chief. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are six teams handling various issue areas, each headed by an official equivalent to a ministerial division chief. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He was a member of the litigation division for four years, three of which he served as division chief. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Hall's finance chief says it's 'vital as much of the licence fee as possible goes straight to the programmes and services audiences love'. The Sun Meanwhile, tolerance for the invoice-dodging, excuse-spouting finance chief needs to end. Times, Sunday Times The finance chief whose company charged a failing hospital almost 1 million a year has quit after its deficit soared to nearly 50 million. Times, Sunday Times And it's all finally proved the cue for the formal exit of the finance chief: a beancounter already off sick. Times,Sunday Times The calibre of the rebels inspired to follow their finance chief to an unsuccessful vote on failing to set a budget was impressive though. Times, Sunday Times Health chiefs are conducting an inquiry into his treatment. The Sun (2007) Health chiefs insist that the incentive schemes are designed to avoid needless hospital visits, and to cut costs. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Friends are campaigning to convince health chiefs to change their minds and foot the £70,000 bill. The Sun (2014) The intelligence chief was steady and controlled, and advised that the CNO make a public announcement very quickly. NIMITZ CLASS (1997) He hit back by suggesting that the row over who should be the country's new intelligence chief was endangering its security. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He hit back by suggesting that the row over who should be the country 's new intelligence chief was endangering its security. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He might be invited to a wedding by a local chief; on other trips, he simply drives around looking for images to capture. Times, Sunday Times In return, he gained a passage to collect plants, never removing specimens without the permission of a local chief. Times, Sunday Times The network will be under the control of local chief constables. Times, Sunday Times It perhaps indicated a place office for local administration and tax collection and residence of local chief. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His family was friends with the local chief. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No serving or past military chief has ever been indicted. Times, Sunday Times He rose to become the group's military chief as it was achieving worldwide prominence. Times,Sunday Times The first military chief to secure 15 votes will be de-clared the winner. Times, Sunday Times Two days later he declared that any military chief who disagreed with his policy should leave his post. Times, Sunday Times A highly educated and cultivated individual, talented military chief and accomplished politician, he had often promoted himself as a tribune of his fellow szlachta. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Sailors are free to play games on the console as well as study after naval chiefs decided against disabling its disc drive. Times, Sunday Times Such a change was rejected by naval chiefs eight years ago and could still be derailed by opposition from senior officers. Times, Sunday Times Far from being an extravagance, naval chiefs see the move as part of their efficiency savings, which have cut training costs to 200 an hour. Times, Sunday Times Naval chiefs are thought to want the first vessel to arrive in 2023. Times, Sunday Times The paramount chief maintained some loyalty for his subjects. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The school's alumni includes medical doctors, theologists, diplomats, politicians, paramount chief, military officers, lawyers, educators, athletes, and business entrepreneurs. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 However, the paramount chief remained completely loyal to the governors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Micos were apparently subject to a paramount chief. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 These clan chiefs and leaders are empowered to organise meetings, deal with social problems, and occasionally meet with the paramount chief. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the security chief he has overseen the imprisonment of dissidents and the strict imposition of censorship of the press. Times, Sunday Times (2011) An airport security chief deplored the fact that warnings before the attack had not been acted upon. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Officers also arrested another co-owner of the club, its security chief and a member of the band. Times, Sunday Times (2013) The security chief's phone rang three times in five minutes. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Some, like the fallen spy chief, were hardliners. Times, Sunday Times The former spy chief was at the head of a week-long power grab by the presidential guard last month, during which the interim president and prime minister were held hostage. Times, Sunday Times And it makes spy chiefs the major winners of next week's defence review. The Sun Spy chiefs themselves have stepped out in front of the cameras. Times, Sunday Times Spy chiefs have been pushing for the move since 2009. The Sun His station chief did not send them. Times, Sunday Times Typically, there are 16 police officers, including a station chief and a sergeant, in a local police station. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The station chief continued to live there until around the year 2000. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It came as station chiefs warned spending on programming would probably fall this year. The Sun Station chiefs insisted that all weather reports should now be recorded and vetted before going on air. Times, Sunday Times He survived numerous changes of studio chief, collected their car number plates when they left and had them mounted on the wall of his lavatory. Times, Sunday Times Appointed studio chief the same year, he was determined to shake up a studio which, although the largest and most productive in the country, seemed conservative and unenterprising. Times, Sunday Times One studio chief described the report as 'a belated alarm' for an industry in deep financial pain. Times, Sunday Times He was promoted to studio chief in 1999. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He rose to the position of studio chief during his seven-year stay in the studio. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Tonight they seek approval from the local tribal chief. The Sun He would forever be a great tribal chief, a great warrior. Times, Sunday Times He holds court like a tribal chief at his office, dispensing help and advice to a constant flow of people. Times, Sunday Times He was first elected tribal chief in 1979. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The photo of this tribal chief can be seen by following. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 首要的, 首领 Japanese: 主要な, ･･･長 統率 |
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