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单词 alpha male
释义

alpha male


noun

a male animal having the highest rank in a dominance hierarchy: Studies show that in spite of their high rank, access to females, etc., baboon alpha males experience a great deal of stress.
the most dominant, powerful, or assertive man in a particular group: the alpha male of investment bankers.

Words nearby alpha male

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Example sentences from the Web for alpha male

  • They gave a sedative to Methos, the alpha-male wolf, because he seemed particularly anxious.

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  • Chris Lee talked to the alpha-male action hero about what made him put down his dukes for the role.

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British Dictionary definitions for alpha male

alpha male

noun

the dominant male animal or person in a group
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