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nibs

英式英标[nɪbz]
美式音标[\'nɪbz]

n. 大人物；上司；傲慢的人

中文词源

nibs 用以称自命不凡的人

词源不详，多用于讽刺性的敬称His Nibs,老板，可能来自nob,大人物，有钱人。

英文词源

nibs (n.): especially in His Nibs "boss, employer, self-important person," 1821, of unknown origin; perhaps a variant of nob "person of high position."

实用例句

1. They were careful not to offend his nibs.: 他们小心翼翼,不敢冒犯这位大人.

2. Please tell his nibs that we'd like his help with the washing - up!: 请转告那位大人,我们想请他帮助刷锅洗碗!

3. Workers crush the nibs into a soft substance called chocolate liquor.: 工人们把种子碾成称之为巧克力液体的软的物质.

4. Here are some pens with gold or iridium nibs.: 这里是金笔和铱金笔.

5. Take it in to his nibs yourself.: 你自己拿进去给头儿吧.

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