proprietor
/prəˈpraɪətə/ · /prəˈpraɪətər/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6209 in the learning path
业主；经营者
Definitions
n. The owner of a business, such as a shop or hotel.
业主；经营者
Example
The bakery's proprietor greeted every customer with a smile.
面包店老板微笑着迎接每位顾客。
An independent shop proprietor may struggle to compete with larger retailers that can negotiate lower wholesale prices.
独立商店的业主可能难以与能谈到更低批发价的大型零售商竞争。
Collocations
- sole proprietor
- shop proprietor
- hotel proprietor
Word family
- proprietorship (n.)
- proprietary (adj.)
Synonyms
- owner
Usage tip
较正式，常指商店、旅馆等生意的所有者。
FAQ
- What does proprietor mean?
- The owner of a business, such as a shop or hotel.
- How is proprietor pronounced?
- UK /prəˈpraɪətə/, US /prəˈpraɪətər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
