boss

noun

UK/bɒs/
US/bɑːs/

Definitions of boss noun

person()

  1. A2Countable(可數名詞)

    The person in charge of an organization who directs the work of others.

    老闆;主管

    • She used to be the head of a large multinational corporation.

      她曾是一家大型跨國公司的負責人。

    • The company culture shifted significantly after the new boss took over.

      公司文化在新老闆接手後發生了重大變化。

    • As a boss, he is always able to inspire his team members.

      作為老闆,他總能激勵他的團隊成員。

design(設計)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A raised, rounded decorative feature, often found on shields or ceilings.

    (盾牌或天花板上的)凸飾;圓凸飾

verb

UK/bɒs/
US/bɑːs/

Definitions of boss verb

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)Verb + adv/prep(動詞+副詞/介詞)disapproving(貶義)

    To give orders to someone frequently, often in a way that is annoying or controlling.

    差遣;使喚

    • He likes to boss around his younger colleagues.

      他喜歡對他的年輕同事發號施令。

    • She does not appreciate her manager always bossing her around.

      她不喜歡她的經理總是對她發號施令。

    • He is always trying to boss his siblings around.

      他總是試圖對他的兄弟姐妹發號施令。

adjective

UK/bɒs/
US/bɑːs/

Definitions of boss adjective

  1. Extremely good or excellent.

    一流的;頂呱呱的

    • That was a boss concert.

      那是一場超棒的音樂會。

    • They had a boss dinner at the new restaurant.

      他們在那家新餐廳吃了一頓超棒的晚餐。

    • The design of that product is really boss!

      那個產品的設計真的很棒!

Idioms

  • like a boss

    Used to describe someone performing an action with exceptional skill or expertise, showcasing a high level of proficiency.

    做事很出色,很厉害

    He solved the complex problem with ease, like a boss.

    他輕鬆解決了這個複雜的問題,就像個專家一樣。