Definitions
n. A person who manages workers or runs a business.
老板；上司
v. To order people around in an annoying or controlling way.
对…发号施令
Example
My boss let me leave early for my appointment.
我的上司允许我提前下班去赴约。
A supportive boss can improve employee satisfaction by offering constructive feedback and recognising individual contributions.
支持员工的上司可以通过提供建设性反馈和认可个人贡献来提高员工满意度。
Collocations
- talk to your boss
- a supportive boss
- be your own boss
- boss someone around
Word family
- bossy (adj.)
- bossiness (n.)
Synonyms
- manager
- supervisor
Usage tip
boss较口语；作动词常用boss someone around。
FAQ
- What does boss mean?
- A person who manages workers or runs a business. To order people around in an annoying or controlling way.
- How is boss pronounced?
- UK /bɒs/, US /bɔːs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
