nibs 用以称自命不凡的人词源不详，多用于讽刺性的敬称His Nibs,老板，可能来自nob,大人物，有钱人。
- nibs (n.)
- especially in His Nibs "boss, employer, self-important person," 1821, of unknown origin; perhaps a variant of nob "person of high position."
- 1. They were careful not to offend his nibs.
- 他们小心翼翼,不敢冒犯这位大人.
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- 2. Please tell his nibs that we'd like his help with the washing - up!
- 请转告那位大人,我们想请他帮助刷锅洗碗!
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- 3. Workers crush the nibs into a soft substance called chocolate liquor.
- 工人们把种子碾成称之为巧克力液体的软的物质.
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- 4. Here are some pens with gold or iridium nibs.
- 这里是金笔和铱金笔.
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- 5. Take it in to his nibs yourself.
- 你自己拿进去给头儿吧.
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