higher; highest
higher; highest
Learner's definition of HIGH
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a : rising or extending upward a great distance高的 — opposite low b : extending or reaching upward more than other things of the same kind高的 -
high boots高筒靴
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a high collar高领
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a high fence高栅栏
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high [=tall] grass长得很高的草
— opposite low c : located far above the ground or another surface在高处的;远在…上方的 -
high clouds/altitudes高云层/纬度
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The sun was high [=far above the horizon] in the eastern sky.太阳高高地挂在东边的天上。
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The apartment has high ceilings.这间公寓的天花板很高。
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The cat was found high (up) in the tree.这只猫是在树上很高的地方被找到的。
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The airplane was high above the clouds.飞机正在云层以上的高处飞行。
— opposite low d : having a specified height特定极高度的 -
The bush is six feet high.灌木丛有六英尺高。
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a building 100 stories high*100层的高楼
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The grass was knee-high. [=the grass reached a person's knees]草长到了齐膝高。
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waist-high water齐腰深的水
— see also sky-high e always used before a noun : rising above surrounding land高地的 — opposite low 2
a : greater than usual in amount, number, or degree(数量或程度)高的,大的 -
They were traveling at a high (rate of) speed. = They were traveling at high speed.他们以极快的速度前进。
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They reached speeds as high as 100 mph.他们的速度高达每小时100英里。
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He's being treated for high blood pressure.他因高血压正在接受治疗。
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high cholesterol高胆固醇
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a high fever高烧
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She earns a high salary.她挣高薪。
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high anxiety高度焦虑
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high heat/humidity/temperatures高热;高湿;高温
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high interest rates高利率
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high intelligence高智商
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His books are in high demand.他的书需求量很大。
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We liked the house, but the price was too high.我们喜欢这所房子,但价位太高了。
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He has received high praise for his efforts to help the homeless.他因为给无家可归者提供了很多帮助而受到了高度赞扬。
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They are paying him a high compliment.他们给予他高度赞扬。
— opposite low b : near or at the top of a range接近高位的 — opposite low c : having more than the usual or average amount of something —
often used in combination -
a high-calorie diet
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high-sodium foods
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a high-risk investment
— opposite low; see also high in (below) 3
a : very favorable高度认可的 -
He holds you in high regard/esteem. = He has a high opinion of you. [=he thinks highly of you; he regards you favorably]他非常尊重你。
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They started their trip with high hopes/expectations. [=they started their trip hoping/expecting that it would go well]他们兴致勃勃地出发去旅行。
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Hopes are high that the strike will be settled soon.罢工有望很快平息。
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All the children were in high spirits [=were very happy and excited] on the last day of school.要放假了,所有的孩子都兴高采烈。
— opposite low b : very good优等的;最佳的 -
We manufacture products of high quality.我们生产高质量产品。
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He got high marks/grades throughout college.整个大学期间他一直都拿高分。
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high morale高昂的士气
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Our vacation ended on a high note. [=it ended in a pleasant or enjoyable way]我们的假期愉快地结束了。
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Our trip to the museum was the high point [=the most enjoyable part] of our vacation.参观博物馆是我们此次假期最美妙的时光。
— opposite low c : morally good高尚的 -
She is a woman of high character.她是个品格高尚的人。
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high ideals/principles崇高的理想;高尚的行为准则
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high standards of conduct高尚的行为标准
— opposite low 4
: above others in power, importance, etc.高级别的;重要的 -
high officials = officials of high rank = high-ranking officials高级官员
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The decision will be reviewed by a higher court.判决将由上级法院复审。
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Losing weight is a high priority for him.减肥对他来说是头等大事。
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He has friends in high places. [=he has friends who have power and influence]他在高层有朋友。
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He is high on the list of possible candidates for the job. [=he is considered to be a very good choice for the job]他是这一职位可能的候选人中名列前茅的人选。
— opposite low 5
: not low in sound高音调的 : occurring near the top of the musical scale高音阶的 — opposite low 6
always used before a noun : very strong or forceful猛烈的;威力大的 7
: having qualities that appeal to intelligent people高雅的 -
high art高雅艺术
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high comedy高雅喜剧
— opposite low 8
always used before a noun : filled with the most activity最繁忙的;最集中的 -
The rates at the resort are more expensive during (the) high season. [=the season when it is most busy or popular]这处度假胜地旺季时收费更贵。
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The town is filled with tourists in high summer. [=in the middle of summer]盛夏时节镇上挤满了游客。
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always used before a noun : of or relating to people who have a lot of money and spend it on travel, good food, etc. : rich and luxurious奢侈的 10
: very exciting or intense令人激动的 11
of a river, stream, etc. : rising farther up the banks than usual : having more water than usual(水位)偏高的 — opposite low 12
not used before a noun,
informal : intoxicated by alcohol or drugs喝醉;被毒品麻醉 —
often + on
come hell or high water
— see hell
high and mighty
informal 1
: having or showing the insulting attitude of people who believe that they are better or more important than other people趾高气扬的 2
the high and (the) mighty : people who are important and powerful权贵
high in
: containing a large amount of (something)含…量高
high on
US, informal
: excited or enthusiastic about (someone or something)热心于;特别喜欢
it's high time
informal
◊ If it's high time to do something, it is time to do something that should have been done a long time ago.早就该做某事
pay a high price
— see 1pay
to high heaven(s)
— see heaven Synonyms同义词high,
tall,
and lofty mean being above the usual level in height.*high,tall和lofty均指超过通常的高度。 high is used for things and not people, and it refers to distance from the ground or some other surface.*High指距离地面或某物体表面的高度,只用于物,不用于人。 tall is used for both people and things.*Tall可用于物,亦可用于人。 lofty is a literary word that is used for something that rises to a very great or impressive height.*Lofty是文学词语,指某物达到一个很高的高度。 2 high /ˈhaɪ/ adverb
higher; highest
higher; highest
Learner's definition of HIGH
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: at or to a high place or level在高处;向高处 -
The painter climbed high on the ladder.油漆匠在梯子上爬得很高。
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The hawks were circling high in the air/sky.几只鹰在高空盘旋。
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The letters were stacked high on the table.许多信件被高高地摞在桌上。
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a high-flying airplane在高空飞行的飞机
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If you want to be successful, you have to aim high. [=you have to be ambitious]若想取得成功,必须胸怀大志。
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informal : in a rich manner : in the manner of people who have and spend a lot of money奢侈地
be riding high
— see 1ride
high and dry
: in a helpless position : without help or protection孤立无援;处于困境
high off the hog
US, informal or high on the hog
: in a luxurious style奢侈的生活
hold your head (up) high
— see 1head
set the bar higher
— see 1bar 3 high /ˈhaɪ/ noun
plural highs
plural highs
Learner's definition of HIGH
1
[count] : a high point or level高峰;高水平 -
Oil prices reached a new high last winter.去年冬天油价创新高。
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an all-time/record high历史最高纪录
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She achieved a career high in points [=she scored more points than she ever had before] in last night's game.她在昨晚的比赛中获得了她职业生涯的最高分。
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The high [=the highest temperature] today was 75.今天最高温度是75华氏度。
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The forecast is for showers with highs in the 70s.天气预报说有阵雨,最高温度70多华氏度。
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He talked about the highs and lows [=the good parts and bad parts] of his college years.他谈到了他上大学时的酸甜苦辣。
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[noncount] US : a gear that is used for faster speeds of travel in a vehicle高速挡 — called also (US) high gear
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[count] informal : a state of intoxication produced by a drug(吸食毒品产生的)快感 4
[count] weather : an area of high atmospheric pressure高气压地区
from on high
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a : from God or heaven来自上帝或天堂 b : from people with power or authority来自上级或当局
on a high
informal
: feeling happy and excited感觉开心和激动
on high
: in the sky : up above在高空 : in heaven在天堂