first among equals

短语

发音

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词形变化

firsts among equals 复数 firsts among equals

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A person or position that is formally of equal rank to others in a group, but nonetheless takes a leading role within that group.

    习语

    The Orthodox consider the bishop of Rome to have always been merely a first among equals.

词源

Calque of Latin primus inter pares.

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