“酋长”常见的英文表达是 “chief”,也可用 “tribal chief”(强调部落首领这一身份) 来表示。
例如:
The chief led his tribe through many hardships.(这位酋长带领他的部落度过了许多艰难时期 。)
The tribal chief was respected by all the members of the tribe.(部落所有成员都尊敬这位部落酋长 。)