mid-15c., "performed, carried out;" 1640s, "of the branch of government that carries out the laws," from Middle French executif, from Latin executivus, from past participle stem of exequi "follow after; carry out, accomplish" (see execution). The noun in this sense is from 1776, as a branch of government charged with the execution and enforcement of the laws. Meaning "high-ranking businessman" is 1902 in American English; hence the adjectival sense "stylish, luxurious, costly" (1970s). Executive privilege is attested by 1805, American English.
权威例句
1. They may headhunt her for the vacant position of Executive Producer.
他们可能会挖她去填补执行制片人这一空缺职位。
2. The programme of sell-offs has been implemented by the new chief executive.
新任总裁已经执行了抛售方案。
3. At the highest executive levels earnings and performance aren't always correlated.
在最高管理层,收入与工作表现并不总是相关的。
4. He is respected as a very aggressive and competitive executive.
他是一位锐意进取、竞争意识很强的主管,颇受尊敬。
5. An oil executive swindled £50,000 out of his firm.