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- pronunciation:
- hed
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, verb
- phrases:
- head off, over one's head
- features:
- Word History, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the top or leading part of an animal body. In vertebrates the head contains the brain, eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. In invertebrates, the head contains eyes, mouth parts, and other organs.
头
- similar words:
- bean, dome, poll, skull, stack
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| definition 2: |
mind; intellect; understanding.
头脑
She has a good head for business.她有很好的经济头脑。- synonyms:
- intellect
- similar words:
- brain, sense, understanding, wits
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| definition 3: |
a position of leadership or authority, or the person in such a position.
首脑, 头
She is the head of the agency.她是代理公司的头。- synonyms:
- chief
- similar words:
- boss, director, lead, master, president, supervisor, top
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| definition 4: |
the part of anything regarded as the top or most prominent part.
顶端
He hit the nail on the head.他敲钉子的顶端。
- synonyms:
- top
- similar words:
- end, front, tip
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| definition 5: |
one person or animal of a group, especially when they are being counted.
头（牲畜）, 人
She counted five head of cattle.The firehouse is charging ten dollars per head for the spaghetti dinner.她数了五头牛。消防局意大利面晚餐收了每人十美元。 |
| definition 6: |
the side of a coin that shows the main design.
（硬币）有头像的一面
President Lincoln is on the head of a penny.林肯总统在一美分的头像面。- antonyms:
- tail
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| phrase: |
over one's head |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of the highest rank or position; superior; leading; primary.
负责人
He is the head chef.I am the head waiter.他是个厨师长。我是个男服务员的负责人。- synonyms:
- chief
- similar words:
- first, lead, premier
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| related words: |
main, primary, principal, supreme, top |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
heads, heading, headed |
| definition 1: |
to be the director or head of; lead.
作为... 的首领, 领导
He heads the children's reading program.他领导儿童阅读活动项目。- synonyms:
- direct, lead
- similar words:
- administer, captain, command, control, manage, preside over, run, supervise
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| definition 2: |
to have the lead or top position or status.
占首要地位
Chocolate heads our list of popular flavors.巧克力占了我们最喜欢的味道名单中的首位。- similar words:
- crown, lead, top
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| definition 3: |
to move toward a certain goal or in a certain direction.
朝着...行进
He is heading for trouble.I am heading for the nearest diner.他正在找麻烦。我正在往最近的小餐馆去。- similar words:
- aim, draw, move
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| related words: |
bear, govern, guide, moderate, rule, travel, venture |
| phrase: |
head off |
In Old English, the word for head was heafod. The modern spelling appeared first in 1420. At that time, the word "head" rhymed with "bead."
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a broader category including head |
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body |
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a representation of a head |
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bust |
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associated with heads |
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brain, mind |
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negatively associated with heads |
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amnesia, concussion, headache |
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some accessories for heads |
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bandanna, beret, bridle, cap, crown, halo, halter, hat, headband, headrest, helmet, hood, kerchief, muzzle, pillow, scarf, turban, veil, visor |
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some actions of heads |
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beckon, bow, butt, dive, nod, shake, turn |
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some parts of animal heads |
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antenna, antler, blowhole, comb, crest, horn |
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some parts of human heads |
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face, hair |
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