Chief Meaning in English
word
/ˈtʃif/
cheef
/tʃˈiːf/
cheef
释义
A chief is the leader or person in charge, especially of a group, tribe, or organization. It can also mean the most important or main part of something.
用法与细微差别
Often used formally or in titles (e.g., 'chief executive officer,' 'tribal chief'). As an adjective, means 'main' or 'most important' (e.g., 'chief reason'). Not used for job titles outside leadership roles. Can sound formal or old-fashioned when used alone as a noun.
Spanish: jefe - principalPortuguese (BR): chefe - principalPortuguese (PT): chefe - principalChinese (Simplified): 首领 - 主要的Chinese (Traditional): 首領 - 主要的Hindi: मुख्य - प्रमुखArabic: رئيس - رئيسيBengali: প্রধান - নেতা (গোষ্ঠীর প্রধান)Russian: глава - руководитель - главный (как прилагательное)Japanese: 長（ちょう） - 主な（おもな）Vietnamese: người đứng đầu - trưởng - chính (như tính từ)Korean: 우두머리 - 주요한Turkish: şef - baş - ana (sıfat)Urdu: سربراہ - چیف - مرکزیIndonesian: kepala - pimpinan - utama (sebagai adjektiva)
例句
The chief of the village made the final decision.
basic
My chief concern is your safety.
basic
He is the chief engineer of the team.
basic
She spoke to the chief about the problem.
natural
Out of all the issues, cost was the chief reason for the delay.
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The chief welcomed everyone to the ceremony with a smile.
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