magnate
/ˈmæɡneɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic EconomyWord #6376 in the learning path
商业巨头；大亨
Definitions
n. a wealthy and powerful person in a particular industry
商业巨头；大亨
Example
The hotel magnate arrived in a surprisingly small car.
那位酒店业大亨竟然坐着一辆很小的车来了。
A media magnate may influence public debate through ownership of several major news outlets.
媒体大亨可能通过拥有多家主要新闻机构来影响公共讨论。
Collocations
- a media magnate
- a shipping magnate
- a business magnate
Synonyms
- tycoon
- mogul
Usage tip
常与行业名连用；注意不要与magnet（磁铁）混淆。
FAQ
- What does magnate mean?
- a wealthy and powerful person in a particular industry
- How is magnate pronounced?
- UK /ˈmæɡneɪt/, US /ˈmæɡneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
