mid-15c., "performed, carried out;" 1640s, "of the branch of government that carries out the laws," from Middle French executif, from Latin executivus, from past participle stem of exequi "follow after; carry out, accomplish" (see execution). The noun in this sense is from 1776, as a branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of the laws. Meaning "high-ranking businessman" is 1902 in American English; hence the adjectival sense "stylish, luxurious, costly" (1970s). Executive privilege is attested by 1805, American English.
雙語例句
1. They may headhunt her for the vacant position of Executive Producer.
他們可能會挖她去填補執行制片人這一空缺職位。
來自柯林斯例句
2. The programme of sell-offs has been implemented by the new chief executive.
新任總裁已經執行了拋售方案。
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3. At the highest executive levels earnings and performance aren't always correlated.
在最高管理層，收入與工作表現并不總是相關的。
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4. He is respected as a very aggressive and competitive executive.
他是一位銳意進取、競爭意識很強的主管，頗受尊敬。
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5. An oil executive swindled ￡50,000 out of his firm.