superior

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having a higher position or rank in an organisation.

adj. higher in station, rank, or degree within a hierarchical structure.

日本語:上位※

Español:superior

“She had to get approval from a superior officer before making the change.”

“The sergeant reported the breach of protocol to a superior officer, as required by the military code of conduct.”

C1 · Advanced Medicine Technical

adj. located higher up on the body or in a specific space.

adj. situated above or in a higher position; in anatomy, referring to a structure nearer the head.

日本語:上※

“The superior part of the heart is where the large blood vessels enter.”

“The superior vena cava is the large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who has a higher rank than you at work.

n. a person of higher rank or status, particularly a direct manager or a high-ranking member of a religious order.

Español:superior

“If you have a problem with the schedule, please speak to your immediate superior.”

“The employee felt that his superior had unfairly dismissed his suggestions during the quarterly review meeting.”