bossiness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈbɒs.i.nəs/ us/ˈbɑː.si.nəs/
专横;霸道
the quality of being bossy (= always telling people what to do)
I'm fed up with Ruth's bossiness. 我受够了露丝的专横。
What may be bossiness in the home could be strong leadership in the workplace. 在家里的专横态度放在职场可能是很强的领导力。
See: bossy
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- His bossiness gets on people's nerves.
- He put her bossiness down to her being a teacher.
- If bossiness continues unabated, insist that the child leave the play area.