nibs

nibs [nibz] n. [pl.]

1. ■ [sing., pl.][美口]自以为了不起的要人[上司]

2. ■ 雪糙(生丝疵点); 毛粒(纱疵)

his nibs 那位大人[先生]

They were careful not to offend his nibs. 他们小心翼翼, 不敢冒犯这位大人。