big shot; celebrity; influential figure
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big shot; celebrity; influential figure; heavyweight
informalA colloquial term used especially in entertainment, business, or political circles to refer to someone with considerable power, influence, or fame. Often implies the person is well-connected and commands respect.
Tā他
zài在
yǐng影
shì视
quān圈
dà大
xiǎo小
yě也
suàn算
gè个
wàn腕
r儿
。
He is considered something of a big shot in the film and television industry.
Lái来
chū出
xí席
wǎn晚
huì会
de的
dōu都
shì是
gè各
jiè界
wàn腕
r儿
。
The guests who came to attend the gala are all heavyweights from various fields.
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Bié别
kàn看
tā他
nián年
qīng轻
，
yǐ已
jīng经
shì是
xiàng相
sheng声
jiè界
de的
wàn腕
r儿
le了
。
Don't let his youth fool you—he's already a big name in the crosstalk comedy world.