dignitary

名词 dignitary:

1. an important or influential (and often overbearing) person
   同义词：very important person, VIP, high-up, panjandrum, high muckamuck

1. A body of experts or dignitaries sent to a foreign country.
   代表团由一群专家或要员组成的被派往它国的团体
2. Many of the local dignitaries attended his grandfather's funeral.
   当地许多达官贵人都参加了他外祖父的葬礼。

dig.ni.tar.y

n.（名词）
【复数】 dig.ni.tar.ies
A person of high rank or position.
职位高的人：有高官或地位的人