tptb
基本解释
- 当权者；领导（the powers that be的缩写）。
同根派生
英汉例句
- If it were up to me, I'd say yes, but I'll have to check with tptb. 如果这事我说了算，我会同意的。不过我得征求老闆的意见。
英英字典
- written abbreviation for the powers that be: used, in emails for example, when you are referring to people who have authority and control