1 executive /ɪgˈzɛkjətɪv/ noun plural executives
plural executives
Learner's definition of EXECUTIVE
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[count] : a person who manages or directs other people in a company or organization(公司或机构的)经理,主管 -
a sales executive销售主管
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The television network's executives decided not to air the controversial show.电视广播公司的领导层决定不播出这一有争议的节目。
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a phone company executive电话公司经理
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The President is the chief executive of the U.S.总统是美国的最高行政长官。
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the executive : the executive branch of a government(政府的)行政部门 2 executive /ɪgˈzɛkjətɪv/ adjective
2 executive
/ɪgˈzɛkjətɪv/
adjective
Learner's definition of EXECUTIVE
always used before a noun
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a : relating to the job of managing or directing other people in a company or organization(有关)经营管理的;领导的 b : of, relating to, or used by the people who manage or direct a company or organization(有关)经理人员的;行政官员的 -
the executive committee执行委员会
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the executive dining room管理人员专用餐厅
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executive offices行政办公室
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an executive jet [=a private jet airplane used by important executives]行政官员的专用喷气飞机
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: responsible for making sure laws are carried out and for managing the affairs of a nation or state行政的 — compare judicial, legislative