headquarters
/ˌhedˈkwɔːtəz/ · /ˈhedˌkwɔːrtərz/
CEFR level B2Topic WorkWord #4190 in the learning path
总部；指挥部
Definitions
n. The main place from which an organisation is directed.
总部；指挥部
Example
She works at the company's headquarters near the river.
她在河边的公司总部工作。
Moving corporate headquarters to smaller cities can create jobs and reduce pressure on major urban centres.
将企业总部迁往较小的城市可以创造就业机会，减轻大城市的压力。
Collocations
- corporate headquarters
- regional headquarters
- headquarters staff
Usage tip
单复数同形，词尾始终保留s。
FAQ
- What does headquarters mean?
- The main place from which an organisation is directed.
- How is headquarters pronounced?
- UK /ˌhedˈkwɔːtəz/, US /ˈhedˌkwɔːrtərz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
