hotshot
noun [ C ] mainly US informal uk/ˈhɒt.ʃɒt/ us/ˈhɑːt.ʃɑːt/
高手,能人
someone who is skilful and successful at something
Now he's a lecturer, he thinks he's a real hotshot! 现在他当了讲师,就认为自己是能人了。
She's quite a hotshot at chess. 她是个国际象棋高手。
Synonyms: ace (SKILLED PERSON) sensationvirtuoso whizz (EXPERT) wizard