head honcho
复数形式
head honchos
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大老板, 最高领袖
a person of great importance or influence
The exact origin of the term "head honcho" is believed to have originated from the Japanese language during the American occupation of Japan after World War II. It is thought that American soldiers picked up the Japanese word "hancho," which means "squad leader" or "group leader," and brought it back with them to the United States. Over time, the term "hancho" was anglicized to "honcho," and its meaning evolved to refer to someone who is in charge or a boss.
- When the company was looking for a new CEO, they wanted to hire a head honcho with a proven track record of success in the industry.
当公司寻找新的CEO时，他们想聘请一位在行业中有成功记录的大老板。
- When the head honcho of the organization visited the local branch, everyone was on their best behavior and worked extra hard to impress him.
当组织的大老板访问当地分支机构时，每个人都表现得最好，并加倍努力给他留下深刻印象。