1.意為「較高的,高級的;年長的;級別(或地位)高的」。(adj.)
常見搭配
senior high( school )高中
senior citizen老年人(委婉說法,尤指退休者)
be senior to sb. 比某人年長;比某人的地位/職位高
如:
*(2019.江蘇) To enjoy the convenience of digital payment, many senior citizens started to use smart phones.為了享受數字支付的便利,許多老年人開始使用智慧型手機。
I have ten years' experience at senior management level.我有十年的高層管理經驗。
My brother Bob is senior to me by two years.我哥哥鮑勃比我大兩歲。
He is also a teacher , but senior to me.他也是一名名師,但級別比我高。
2. 意為「較……年長的人;級別或地位較高者,上司;中學生」(n.) [C ]如:
It is impolite for children to cut in when their seniors are talking.孩子們在他們的長輩談話時插嘴是不禮貌的。
Lily is lively and hard-working , and has been praised by her seniors in the company.麗麗活潑、勤奮,得到了公司上司的表揚。
溫馨提示
senior本身已含有比較意義,它沒有比較級和最高級形式。此外,表示比較時其後用to 而不用than。