executive
UK/ig'zekjutiv/US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A senior person responsible for running an organization
高级管理人员，主管
n.
The branch of government that enforces laws
行政部门，行政机构
adj.
Relating to management or to putting decisions into effect
执行的，行政的，管理的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom execute (ex- + secut, 'carry out'). An executive is the one who carries decisions out — in a company, a senior manager; in government, the law-enforcing branch (vs the legislative branch that makes laws).
Root sequ still carries 21 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.chief executive首席执行官
- 2.executive director执行董事
- 3.executive decision行政决定
- 4.executive committee执行委员会
Example Sentences
- 1.
She was promoted to a senior executive role last year.
- 2.
The executive branch is responsible for enforcing the law.
- 3.
He made an executive decision without consulting the team.