big man

language: zh

definitions

  1. A man of considerable physical size, height, or build.
    zh: 高大男子
  2. An important, powerful, or influential person; often used to denote someone with high social or professional standing.
    zh: 重要人物
  3. In anthropology, a traditional leader in certain tribal societies, particularly in Melanesia, who gains political influence and status through personal achievements, wealth accumulation, and generous gift-giving rather than formal hereditary office.
    zh: 部落首领
  4. Used humorously or sarcastically to describe someone who acts self-important, domineering, or overly authoritative, often in a trivial context.
    zh: 装腔作势者

examples

  1. The big man easily reached the top shelf without needing a step stool.

    那个高大男子毫不费力地够到了顶层架子。

  2. After his promotion, he started acting like a big man around the office.

    升职后，他在办公室里开始摆出重要人物的架子。

  3. Anthropologists study how the big man builds alliances by distributing livestock during ceremonial feasts.

    人类学家研究部落首领如何通过仪式宴席分发牲畜来建立联盟。

  4. Don't act like such a big man just because you know how to change a tire.

    别以为你会换轮胎就装得像个装腔作势者。