"big wheel" in Chinese (Simplified)
大人物摩天轮
Definition
“Big wheel”可以指组织中的重要人物,也可以指游乐场里缓慢旋转的大型摩天轮。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
作为俚语,指有权势的人,多用于正式或商业场合。指游乐设施时,英式用法较多,美式通常说“Ferris wheel”。要通过上下文判断含义。
Examples
The big wheel at the amusement park is very popular.
游乐园的**摩天轮**很受欢迎。
He became a big wheel in the company after the promotion.
升职后,他成了公司的**大人物**。
Children love to ride the big wheel.
孩子们喜欢坐**摩天轮**。
Everyone listens when the big wheel speaks at meetings.
会议上,只要**大人物**发言,大家都会认真听。
After years of hard work, she's now one of the big wheels downtown.
多年努力之后,她现在成了市中心的**大人物**之一。
Let's meet by the big wheel at 6 o'clock—it’s easy to find.
我们六点在**摩天轮**旁见面,很容易找到。