"captain of industry" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 工业巨头
• 工业领袖

Definition

一个极其有权势和成功的企业家，尤其是建立或掌控大型工业公司的领导者。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个短语较为正式和历史性，常用于描述19、20世纪商业界有巨大影响力的人物。语气可以是正面或中性。不应与带有贬义的“robber baron”混淆。

Examples

Henry Ford was a captain of industry in the automotive world.

亨利·福特是汽车行业的**工业巨头**。

A captain of industry often leads companies that change society.

**工业巨头**常常带领公司改变社会。

She dreamed of becoming a captain of industry one day.

她梦想有一天成为一名**工业领袖**。

Some people use the term captain of industry to praise big business leaders.

有些人用“**工业巨头**”来称赞大型企业领袖。

After years of hard work, he became known as a captain of industry in technology.

经过多年的努力，他在科技界成为了著名的**工业领袖**。

Not every billionaire today qualifies as a captain of industry.

如今不是每个亿万富翁都算得上**工业巨头**。