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supervisor

🇬🇧 UK/'sju:pəvaizə/🇺🇸 US/.sju:pә'vaizә/
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Definitions

n.

A person responsible for overseeing and directing the work of others.

监督者,主管,上司

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
superabove, beyond
+
vissee, look
+
orone who does, agent
=supervisor

Common Collocations

  • 1.immediate supervisor直属上司
  • 2.report to a supervisor向主管汇报
  • 3.PhD supervisor博士导师
  • 4.shift supervisor值班主管

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She reported the safety issue directly to her supervisor.

  • 2.

    His PhD supervisor encouraged him to publish his research findings.

  • 3.

    A good supervisor provides clear feedback and supports team development.

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