elite /ɪˈliːt/ noun
plural elites
plural elites
Learner's definition of ELITE
[count]
1
: the people who have the most wealth and status in a society : the most successful or powerful group of people社会精英;上层集团 —
usually singular通常用单数 ◊ Elite can be used with either a singular or, more commonly, a plural verb.*elite可与单数动词连用,更常与复数动词连用。
2
US : a person who is a member of an elite : a successful and powerful person成功人士;掌权人物 —
usually plural通常用复数
— elite
adjective, always used before a noun [more elite; most elite]