kingpin

• 名词，指某个团体或企业中最重要的人物；也指汽车转向系统中连接转向节的转向主销；还指十瓶制保龄球中位于最前面的那个瓶。

A noun referring to either the most important person in a group or undertaking, a bolt providing a steering joint in a motor vehicle, or the front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins.

1. Most important personB2informal

   The most important or influential person in a group, organization, or undertaking.

   核心人物

   • He was the kingpin of the local crime syndicate.
   • She is the kingpin of the marketing department.
   • The CEO is the kingpin of the entire company.

   同义词big cheesebig shotbigwigbosschiefhead honchohoncholeaderlinchpinmagnatemainstaymogulpillarprincipal

   反义词minornobodynonentitysubordinateunderling

2. C1formaltechnical

   A bolt that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle, connecting the steering mechanism to the wheels.

   转向主销

   • The mechanic replaced the worn kingpin in the truck's steering system.
   • A faulty kingpin can cause dangerous steering issues.
   • The kingpin is a critical component in heavy vehicle suspension.

   同义词swivel pin

3. B2formalsport

   The front bowling pin in the triangular arrangement of ten pins, also known as the headpin.

   头瓶

   • He knocked down the kingpin with his first throw.
   • The kingpin is the most important pin to hit for a strike.
   • Aiming for the kingpin is a common strategy in bowling.