top dog
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top dogs
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老大, 顶尖人物
a person who holds the highest rank in a particular group or organization
The idiom "top dog" comes from the world of dog fighting, where the top dog was the most successful or dominant fighter. It is typically used to describe a person or organization that is dominant or successful in their field.
- By the time they realized they weren't the top dog anymore, it was too late to catch up.
当他们意识到自己不再是老大时，已经来不及追赶了。
- He's the top dog in the company and has a lot of influence over its direction.
他是公司的老大，对其发展方向有很大影响。
- They have been trying to become the top dog in their field for years, and are finally starting to make progress.
多年来，他们一直试图成为自己领域的佼佼者，终于开始取得进展。
- They were the top dog in the industry for years, but lost their position after a series of scandals.
多年来，他们一直是行业的老大，但在一系列丑闻后失去了地位。