| 单词 | chief |
| 释义 | chief —chief /tʃiːf/ adjective [before noun] (MOST IMPORTANT) ► B2 most important or main: » The chief problem we have in the area now is the spread of disease.» The weather was our chief reason for coming here.Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgent• • • Extra Examples:» My chief concern is to prevent any spread of the disease.» Coffee and rice are the country's chief exports.» Cars are the chief reason for the city's pollution levels.» You must try to relax and not to worry - that's the chief thing.» The chief suspect for the robbery is a Caucasian male.adjective [before noun] (PERSON IN CHARGE) ► B2 highest in rank: » the chief fire officer/accountantThesaurus+: ↑Important people and describing important people , ↑Famous people , ↑Wealthy people• • • Extra Examples:» The new police chief has really made his presence felt.» The chief of police said that he was committed to wiping out vice in the city.» He was a Zulu chief.» They had to consult with their chiefs.noun [C] ► B2 the person in charge of a group or organization, or the ruler of a tribe: » a police chief» A new chief of the security forces has just been appointed.» [as form of address] UK HUMOROUS Can you sign this form for me, chief?Thesaurus+: ↑People in charge of or controlling other people , ↑Bosses, managers and directors |
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