catbird seat

中文含义: 优越地位,掌控局面

英语词性: noun

美式音标: /ˈkætˌbɜrd sit/

同义词: top position, dominant position, advantageous position

易混淆单词: bird’s-eye view, bird’s nest

双语例句:

1. In this industry, the big corporations hold the catbird seat.

在这个行业中,大型公司占据了优越地位。

2. He knew that once he was appointed CEO, he would be in the catbird seat.

他知道一旦被任命为CEO,他就能掌控局面。