crest

noun

UK/krest/
US/krest/

Definitions of crest noun

top(顶部)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    The uppermost point or peak of something, such as a wave or a hill.

    (浪、山等)最高处;顶部;尖端

    • We hiked to the crest of the ridge to enjoy the magnificent view.

      我们徒步走到山脊的最高处,欣赏壮丽的景色。

    • The waves crashed against the rocks, forming white crests.

      海浪拍打着岩石,形成白色的浪尖。

    • She stood at the crest of the mountain, feeling the breeze on her face.

      她站在山顶,感受着微风拂面。

  2. Countable(可数名词)

    A tuft of feathers, fur, or skin that grows on the top of an animal's head.

    (动物头顶的)羽冠;肉冠

    • The bird had a vibrant crest on its head.

      那只鸟的头上有着鲜艳的羽冠。

    • The rooster's red crest glistened in the sunlight.

      公鸡的红色肉冠在阳光下闪闪发亮。

    • Some parrots are known for their distinctive crests.

      有些鹦鹉以其独特的羽冠而闻名。

  3. Countable(可数名词)

    A decorative plume of feathers or animal hair worn on top of a soldier's helmet, especially in former times.

    (尤指旧时士兵帽顶的)羽饰;毛饰

    • The soldier's helmet was adorned with an elaborate feather crest.

      士兵的头盔上装饰着精致的羽毛冠饰。

    • Historical paintings depict soldiers with ornate crests on their helmets.

      历史画作描绘了士兵头盔上华丽的冠饰。

    • The decorative crest on this military helmet symbolizes the wearer's honor.

      这顶军用头盔上的装饰冠饰象征着佩戴者的荣誉。

symbol(标志)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A formal, symbolic design used by a family, town, organization, etc. as their unique emblem.

    (家族、城镇、机构等的)徽章;纹章;饰章

    • The family crest has been passed down through generations.

      家族徽章已经传承了数代。

    • The university crest is printed on all official documents.

      大学徽章印在所有正式文件上。

    • The city's crest is displayed on the walls of the town hall.

      城市的徽章展示在市政厅的墙上。

body part(身体部位)

  1. Countable(可数名词)medical(医学)specialized(专业)

    A projecting part or ridge on a body structure, especially a bony ridge.

    崤(身体的)

    • The doctor examined her iliac crest to assess her condition.

      医生检查了她的髂骨嵴以评估她的状况。

    • The femur has a prominent crest at its upper end.

      股骨的上端有一个突出的嵴。

    • This ridge, known as a crest, serves as an attachment point for certain muscles.

      这个被称为嵴的突起,是某些肌肉的附着点。

Idioms

  • be riding/on the crest of a wave

    to be experiencing a period of great success or popularity for a limited time.

    处顶峰期(事业、声望等)

    The startup is riding the crest of a wave; their products are incredibly popular in the market.

    这家初创公司正处于巅峰时期;他们的产品在市场上非常受欢迎。