| 单词 | mogul |
| 释义 | mogul (once / 7392 pages) 1n 2n If you’re the type of person who likes to be in charge, you may have dreams of becoming a mogul — that is, a powerful businessperson. Mogul is a variant of the word Mongol, which we often use to refer to the empire once led by the famous (or infamous) Genghis Khan. The Mogul Dynasty conquered India in the 16th century, and remained in power for hundreds of year. As a result, the word mogul became synonymous with "leader" or "ruler." WORD FAMILYmogul: moguls USAGE EXAMPLESNow, with power changing in Washington, the Japanese mogul sees an opportunity. Wall Street Journal(Dec 30, 2016) Chef and restaurateur Mike Isabella is rapidly approaching mogul status. Washington Post(Dec 28, 2016) In early 2015, while exploring a run for the GOP nomination, mogul Trump said he wouldn’t renew his “Apprentice” contract. Seattle Times(Dec 29, 2016) 1 n a very wealthy or powerful businessperson 2Syn|Hypo|Hyper baron, big businessman, business leader, king, magnate, power, top executive, tycoon oil tycoon a powerful person in the oil business businessman, man of affairs a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive) n a bump on a ski slope Hyper bulge, bump, excrescence, extrusion, gibbosity, gibbousness, hump, jut, prominence, protrusion, protuberance, swelling something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings Mogul (once / 6920 pages) n WORD FAMILY Mogul: Moguls USAGE EXAMPLESThese were greatly revered by the Mogul emperors and the maharajahs. Wall Street Journal(Dec 06, 2016) Federal Mogul shares, which had been trading near Mr. Icahn’s final offer price, dipped slightly in midday trading Tuesday to about $9.22 a share. New York Times(Sep 06, 2016) Moguls from winemaking strongholds like Burgundy have invaded, paying upwards of $250K per acre for a foothold in Napa Valley. Salon(Aug 14, 2016) n a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857 Syn|Hyper Moghul ruler, swayer a person who rules or commands |
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