big enchilada

短语

[美国俚语];大人物,要人,要员,大亨;头儿,头头;颇有影响的人物

发音

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词形变化

big enchiladas 复数 big enchiladas

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A very important person, especially the highest-ranking individual in an organization.

    俚语

    The detectives were trying to identify the big enchilada who controlled the entire criminal network.

  2. 2.

    Some item of high value, especially a top prize or reward.

    俚语

    When the lottery results were announced, he was stunned to learn that the big enchilada was all his.

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