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alpha male

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌalpha ˈmale noun [countable usually singular]  1. the male with the highest rank in a group of animals such as chimpanzees 雄性头领〔黑猩猩等动物群体中地位最高的雄性动物〕2. the man who has the most power and influence and the highest social position in a particular group – used humorously 阿尔法男性〔某一群体中最有权势和影响力的男子;幽默用法〕
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alpha maleThey were also friendlier towards female infants and those not fathered by the current alpha male.You see it in nonhuman primates, where the new alpha male comes into the troop and mates.
ˌalpha ˈmale nounChineseSyllable
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alpha male
ˌalpha ˈmale noun [countable usually singular]
1. the male with the highest rank in a group of animals such as chimpanzees
2. the man who has the most power and influence and the highest social position in a particular group – used humorously


alpha maleBrE /ˌælfə ˈmeɪl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌælfə ˈmeɪl/ 🔊 noun [usually singular] the man or male animal in a particular group who has the most power 老大(某一群体中最有权力的男子或雄性动物)The alpha male was a large black wolf.老大是一只大黑狼。a man who tends to take control in social and professional situations 大男子主义者;控制欲强的男性Most alpha males need to control the women in their lives.多数大男子主义者需要控制他们生活中的女性。