Definitions
n. A man holding a low-ranking title of nobility.
男爵
n. A wealthy person with great power in a particular industry.
行业巨头；大亨
Example
The baron welcomed his guests into the castle courtyard.
男爵迎接客人们来到城堡庭院。
Media barons can influence public debate through their ownership of major newspapers and television networks.
传媒大亨可以凭借对主要报纸和电视网的所有权影响公共讨论。
Collocations
- a media baron
- a press baron
- an oil baron
Word family
- baroness (n.)
- barony (n.)
- baronial (adj.)
Usage tip
本义为男爵；行业名词加baron可指该行业大亨。
FAQ
- What does baron mean?
- A man holding a low-ranking title of nobility. A wealthy person with great power in a particular industry.
- How is baron pronounced?
- UK /ˈbærən/, US /ˈbærən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
