chief

• 指最重要的、最主要的，或者指职位最高、拥有最高权力的人。

Describes something that is the most important or main, or a person who holds the highest rank or authority.

1. Most important or primaryB1formal

   Having the highest rank, authority, or importance.

   主要的

   • The chief concern is the safety of the passengers.
   • She is the chief architect of the new policy.
   • Our chief objective is to increase efficiency.

   同义词cardinalcentralforemostkeyleadingmainmajorparamountpremierprimaryprimeprincipal

   反义词ancillaryauxiliaryinferiorlesserminorsecondarysubordinatesubsidiary

2. Highest in rank or authorityB1formal

   Being the leader or head of a group or organization.

   主要的

   • He was appointed chief executive officer of the company.
   • The chief engineer oversaw the entire construction project.
   • The chief justice delivered the final verdict.

   同义词foremostheadleadingpremierprimaryprincipalseniorsupremetop

   反义词inferiorjuniorsecondarysubordinate

• 名词，指群体、组织或部落中的领导者、负责人或拥有最高权力的人。

A noun referring to a leader, head, or person with the highest authority in a group, organization, or tribe.

1. Leader of a groupA2formal

   The person with the highest authority in a group, organization, or tribe.

   首领

   • The chief of the tribe made an important announcement.
   • He was elected as the chief of the fire department.
   • The chief of staff coordinates all operations.

   同义词bosscaptainchieftaincommanderheadleaderprincipalruler

   反义词followersubordinate

2. Head of a departmentB1formal

   The person in charge of a specific department or division within an organization.

   部门主管

   • She is the chief of the marketing department.
   • The chief engineer approved the new design.
   • The chief financial officer presented the budget report.

   同义词administratorbossdepartment headdirectorheadleadermanagersupervisor

   反义词subordinateunderling