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单词 boss
释义

boss

​adjective​very informal
Other entries for this word
boss noun
boss verb
boss-eyed adjective
be your own boss phrase
show someone who’s boss phrase
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    used to say that someone or something is excellent
    You are boss just the way you are. Don’t ever change!
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 31/07/2017
    Open Dictionary - July2017
Adjective☞boss

boss ​‌‌‌

​noun countable
UK /bɒs/
Other entries for this word
boss verb
boss adjective
boss-eyed adjective
be your own boss phrase
show someone who’s boss phrase
Word Forms
singularboss
pluralbosses
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    the person who is in charge of you at work

    I’ll ask my boss if I can have a day off next week.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for business people and managers
    account executive
    administrator
    agent
    1. 1a
      ​mainly journalismsomeone with a powerful position in an organization

      The new constitution limits the power of local party bosses.

      Company bosses are opening a new office in San Francisco.

      Synonyms and related words
      General words for leaders and bosses
      amakhosi
      autocrat
      boss
    2. 1b
      ​informalthe person that other people have to obey

      OK, you’re the boss!

      Synonyms and related words
      General words for leaders and bosses
      amakhosi
      autocrat
      boss
  2. 2
    a circular decoration at the centre of something

    the ancient hall, with its magnificent ceiling bosses

    Synonyms and related words
    Decoration and decorations
    decoration
    ornament
    decor
  3. 3

    like a boss

    informal
    with authority and expertise
    Use spreadsheets like a boss with our handy guide.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 05/12/2019
    Open Dictionary - December2019
phrases
be your own boss

boss ​‌‌‌

​noun countable
US /bɔs/US /bɑs/
Other entries for this word
boss verb
boss adjective
boss-eyed adjective
be your own boss phrase
show someone who’s boss phrase
Word Forms
singularboss
pluralbosses
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    the person who is in charge of you at work

    I’ll ask my boss if I can have a day off next week.

    Synonyms and related words
    General words for business people and managers
    account executive
    administrator
    agent
    1. 1a
      ​mainly journalismsomeone with a powerful position in an organization

      The new constitution limits the power of local party bosses.

      Company bosses are opening a new office in San Francisco.

      Synonyms and related words
      General words for leaders and bosses
      amakhosi
      autocrat
      boss
    2. 1b
      ​informalthe person that other people have to obey

      OK, you’re the boss!

      Synonyms and related words
      General words for leaders and bosses
      amakhosi
      autocrat
      boss
  2. 2
    a circular decoration at the center of something

    the ancient hall, with its magnificent ceiling bosses

    Synonyms and related words
    Decoration and decorations
    decoration
    ornament
    decor
  3. 3

    like a boss

    informal
    with authority and expertise
    Use spreadsheets like a boss with our handy guide.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 05/12/2019
    Open Dictionary - December2019
phrases
be your own boss

boss

​verb
UK /bɒs/
Other entries for this word
boss noun
boss adjective
boss-eyed adjective
be your own boss phrase
show someone who’s boss phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyboss
he/she/itbosses
present participlebossing
past tensebossed
past participlebossed
phrasal verb

boss around
or boss about

transitive
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyboss around
he/she/itbosses around
present participlebossing around
past tensebossed around
past participlebossed around
​informal
1
(boss someone around/about) to keep telling other people what to do

He’s used to bossing his little brother around.

Synonyms and related words
To tell people what to do
order
order around
tell

boss

​verb
US /bɔs/US /bɑs/
Other entries for this word
boss noun
boss adjective
boss-eyed adjective
be your own boss phrase
show someone who’s boss phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyboss
he/she/itbosses
present participlebossing
past tensebossed
past participlebossed
phrasal verb

boss around

transitive
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theyboss around
he/she/itbosses around
present participlebossing around
past tensebossed around
past participlebossed around
​informal
1
(boss someone around/about) to keep telling other people what to do

He’s used to bossing his little brother around.

Synonyms and related words
To tell people what to do
order
order around
tell
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