单词 | deputy |
释义 | deputy deputy /ˈdep.jʊ.ti/ aep /-t̬i/ noun [C] ► C1 a person who is given the power to do something instead of another person, or the person whose rank is immediately below that of the leader of an organization: » I'd like you to meet Ann Gregory, my deputy.» I'm acting as deputy while the boss is away.» She's deputy (head) of a large North London school.» the deputy chairperson/manager/sheriffThesaurus+: ↑People in charge of or controlling other people , ↑Bosses, managers and directors • • • Extra Examples:» She has been promoted from deputy manager to senior manager.» The party leader is an extreme left-winger, but her deputy is more moderate in her views.» The mayor and her deputy locked horns over plans for the new road.» She's the nominal head of our college - the real work is done by her deputy.» The contest for deputy leadership of the party is gathering speed. |
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