higher-up

higher-up的音标为[ˈhɪjə(r)-ˈaʊp] ，基本翻译为“上级；更高职位的人”，速记技巧为：higher-up表示“上级”时，相当于superior。

英文词源“higher-up”意为上级、领导，其词源可追溯到古英语中的“heofuna”，意为“更高处、上位”。

变化形式：通常以复数形式“higher-ups”出现，表示上级或领导者。

相关单词：

boss：老板，词源同bossy，意为有领导能力的。

leader：领导者，词源同leaderboard，用于比赛或竞赛中表示领先位置。

top-dog：高层人物，表示公司或组织中的重要人物。

management：管理层，词源同manage，表示负责管理的人。

executive：执行者，词源同execute，表示执行命令或决策的人。

superior：上级，词源同superiority，表示比其他人更高级或更优越。

captain：船长，词源同captaincy，表示负责一艘船的指挥官。

director：主任，主管，词源同direct，表示负责某项工作的人。

manager：经理，管理者，词源同manage，表示负责管理公司或机构的人。

chairman：主席，会长，词源同chair，表示主持会议或委员会的人。

以上单词都与“higher-up”相关，表示上级、领导或管理层人员。这些单词在英语中广泛应用，反映了领导和管理的核心概念。

常用短语：

1. higher-up领导

2. upstairs楼上

3. up in the air悬而未决

4. up to date最新的

5. up to you由你决定

6. up to标准

7. up to one"s expectations达到某人的期望

双语句子：

1. Who is the higher-up in this company? 这个公司谁是领导？

2. I"ll go upstairs to get the mail for you. 我上楼去给你拿邮件。

3. We"re still waiting for the decision, it"s up in the air. 我们还在等待决定，悬而未决。

4. I"m keeping up to date with the latest news on the case. 我在了解案件的最新消息。

5. Your decision is up to you, I can"t force you. 你的决定由你决定，我无法强迫你。

6. This project is up to our higher-ups" expectations. 这个项目达到了我们上级的期望。

7. How much money do you make per year, up to a certain amount, is tax-free. 每年收入达到一定数额以下的钱是不需要交税的。

英文小作文：

The Power of Hierarchy

Hierarchy is a fundamental aspect of many organizations, whether it"s a company, a government agency, or a social club. At the top of the hierarchy stands the higher-up, who holds the power and influence over the organization"s direction and operations. The higher-up makes decisions that affect everyone below them, and their influence extends far beyond the confines of the organization as well.

However, hierarchy also brings with it challenges and conflicts. People at lower levels may feel powerless and disempowered, and they may feel that their voices are not being heard or taken seriously by the higher-ups. This can lead to resentment and dissatisfaction, which can erode trust and weaken the overall effectiveness of the organization.

To address these challenges, it"s essential for organizations to foster a culture of transparency, fairness, and inclusiveness. This means creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to speak up and be heard, and where decisions are made based on facts and data, rather than on personal favoritism or bias. By doing so, organizations can foster a sense of belonging and pride among their members, while also strengthening their overall performance and effectiveness.