英语单词

nibs是什么意思

nibs

英 ['nɪbz] 美 [nɪbz]
  • n. 大人物;上司;傲慢的人

中文词源


nibs 用以称自命不凡的人

词源不详,多用于讽刺性的敬称His Nibs,老板,可能来自nob,大人物,有钱人。

英文词源


nibs (n.)
especially in His Nibs "boss, employer, self-important person," 1821, of unknown origin; perhaps a variant of nob "person of high position."

双语例句


1. They were careful not to offend his nibs.
他们小心翼翼,不敢冒犯这位大人.

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2. Please tell his nibs that we'd like his help with the washing - up!
请转告那位大人,我们想请他帮助刷锅洗碗!

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3. Workers crush the nibs into a soft substance called chocolate liquor.
工人们把种子碾成称之为巧克力液体的软的物质.

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4. Here are some pens with gold or iridium nibs.
这里是金笔和铱金笔.

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5. Take it in to his nibs yourself.
你自己拿进去给头儿吧.

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