boss
A person who is in charge of a worker or organization, exercising authority and making final decisions regarding tasks and strategy. While commonly used in professional environments, it can also refer to anyone who has a dominant or controlling position in a group.
예시
3 / 5I need to ask my boss for a day off next week to attend a wedding.
I need to request a vacation day from my supervisor next week for a wedding.
The department head acted as the primary boss during the corporate restructuring phase.
The person in charge of the department served as the main leader during the reorganization.
The big boss is visiting the office today, so everyone is on their best behavior.
The high-ranking executive is coming to the office, so everyone is acting professionally.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the 'B' in boss standing for 'Big'—the 'Big' person at the top of the office ladder.
빠른 퀴즈
My _____ gave me a promotion after I finished the project ahead of schedule.
정답!
정답은: boss
예시
I need to ask my boss for a day off next week to attend a wedding.
everydayI need to request a vacation day from my supervisor next week for a wedding.
The department head acted as the primary boss during the corporate restructuring phase.
formalThe person in charge of the department served as the main leader during the reorganization.
The big boss is visiting the office today, so everyone is on their best behavior.
informalThe high-ranking executive is coming to the office, so everyone is acting professionally.
The study examines how a boss's leadership style directly impacts employee retention rates.
academicThe research looks at how the manager's way of leading affects whether workers stay at a company.
Our boss decided to implement a new marketing strategy to increase our quarterly revenue.
businessOur manager chose to start a new advertising plan to make more money this quarter.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
boss around
To tell someone what to do in an annoying or dominating way.
like a boss
Doing something with great skill, confidence, or style.
show who's boss
To demonstrate that you have the most power or authority in a situation.
자주 혼동되는 단어
An employer is the person or company that pays you, while a boss is the specific person who gives you instructions.
A boss is a position of authority in a hierarchy, whereas a leader is someone who inspires and guides people regardless of title.
사용 참고사항
The word 'boss' is very common in spoken English, but in formal writing or professional emails, 'manager' or 'supervisor' is often preferred to sound more professional.
자주 하는 실수
Learners sometimes use 'boss' to refer to a teacher or a parent; however, 'boss' is almost exclusively used in a workplace or informal social power dynamic.
암기 팁
Think of the 'B' in boss standing for 'Big'—the 'Big' person at the top of the office ladder.
어원
Derived from the Dutch word 'baas', meaning 'master', which became popular in American English to avoid using the word 'master' in labor contexts.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In some English-speaking cultures, calling someone 'Boss' (e.g., 'Thanks, boss') is an informal way to show respect or friendliness, particularly in service industries.
빠른 퀴즈
My _____ gave me a promotion after I finished the project ahead of schedule.
정답!
정답은: boss
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
index
B2To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.
induce
B2To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.
infer
B2To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.
inhibit
B2To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.
initiate
B2Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.
inspect
B2To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.
integrate
B2To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.
intrinsic
B2Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.
invoke
B2To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.
label
B2To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.
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