chief

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT The chief of an organization is the person who is in charge of it. 长官
...a commission appointed by the police chief. …由警察局长任命的委员会。
2. N-COUNT/N-TITLE The chief of a tribe is its leader. (部落) 首领
...Sitting Bull, chief of the Sioux tribes of the Great Plains. …大平原苏人部落的首领西延·布尔。
3. ADJ Chief is used in the job titles of the most senior worker or workers of a particular kind in an organization. 首席的[ADJ n]
...the chief test pilot. …首席试飞员。
4. ADJ The chief cause, part, or member of something is the most important one. 首要的[ADJ n]
Financial stress is well established as a chief reason for divorce. 经济压力被充分证实为导致离婚的一个首要因素。