higher-up
英 [ˌhaɪər ˈʌp]
美 [ˌhaɪər ˈʌp]
n. 上级; 上司; 长官
复数：higher-ups 比较级：higher-up
牛津词典
noun
- 上级；上司；长官
a person who has a higher rank or who is more senior than you
柯林斯词典
- 高层人物;要员
Ahigher-upis an important person who has a lot of authority and influence.
in BRIT, use 英国英语用 high-up
英英释义
noun
- one of greater rank or station or quality