high

名詞

UK/haɪ/
US/haɪ/

定義 high 名詞

level(水平)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    a level that is greater than any previously reached.

    最高水平;高潮

    • The stock price has reached a historic high.

      股價達到了歷史新高。

    • The company achieved an unprecedented sales high.

      公司達到了前所未有的銷售高峰。

    • The city experienced a high in tourist numbers during the summer.

      這座城市在夏季迎來了遊客數量的高峰。

emotion(情緒)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    a state of intense excitement or happiness, often from success, drugs, alcohol, or a spiritual experience.

    亢奮;興奮;快感

    • The euphoria after winning the award gave him a high.

      獲獎後的興奮感讓他感到非常愉悅。

    • She felt a great high after trying yoga.

      嘗試瑜伽後,她感到非常愉悅。

    • They were enjoying the high from the concert.

      他們享受著音樂會帶來的愉悅感。

school(學校)

  1. Singular(單數)

    an informal way to say 'high school' when it is part of a school's name

    (用於中學名稱中,high school 的非正式說法)

    • I graduated from Lincoln High.

      我從林肯高中畢業。

    • She is planning to apply to Central High.

      她計劃申請中央高中。

形容詞

UK/haɪ/
US/haɪ/

定義 high 形容詞

measurement(測量)

  1. A2

    having a great distance from the bottom to the top, or having the stated distance from the bottom to the top

    高的

    • a high tree

      一棵高大的樹

    • The wall is two meters high.

      這面牆有兩米高。

    • That building has an impressive high.

      那棟建築物有一個令人印象深刻的高度。

quantity(數量)

  1. B1

    greater than the normal level or amount.

    (比一般水平)高的;多的

    • He has high standards of quality.

      他對品質有很高的標準。

    • The company's products have a high demand in the market.

      公司的產品在市場上有很高的需求。

    • The restaurant is known for its high-quality service.

      這家餐廳以其高品質的服務聞名。

status(地位)

  1. B2

    having power, an important position, or great influence.

    (權位)重要的;高級的

    • He has a high position in the government.

      他在政府中擔任高職。

    • She is a high figure in the company.

      她是公司中的重要人物。

pitch(音高)

  1. near or at the top of the range of sounds.

    高音的;聲音尖銳的

    • The song has many high notes.

      這首歌有很多高音。

    • The instrument can produce very sharp high pitches.

      這個樂器可以發出非常尖銳的高音。

quality(品質)

  1. (of food) smelling bad and no longer good to eat.

    (食物)腐敗的;變質的

    • The cheese smells rather high; we should throw it out.

      這起司聞起來有點變質了,我們應該把它扔掉。

    • The fish is high and cannot be eaten anymore.

      這魚已經變質,不能再吃了。

state(狀態)

  1. C2

    not thinking or behaving normally because of taking drugs.

    (因吸毒而)極度興奮的

    • He was high on cocaine at that time.

      他那時因為吸食古柯鹼而處於極度興奮的狀態。

    • She was high from smoking too much marijuana.

      她因為吸了太多大麻而處於極度興奮的狀態。

片語 high 形容詞

  • high winds

    A condition characterized by fast and strong winds.

    強風

    High winds caused delays on the ferries.

    強風導致渡輪延誤。

  • high in something

    containing a significant quantity of a specified substance or element

    含量高的

    This brand of nuts is high in healthy fats.

    這個品牌的堅果含有豐富的健康脂肪。

  • high standards/principles

    A set of very good or highly moral standards.

    高標準,高尚的道德

    This company is known for its high standards of product quality.

    這家公司以其高標準的產品質量而聞名。

副詞

UK/haɪ/
US/haɪ/

定義 high 副詞

  1. B1

    at or to a large distance from the ground.

    在高處;高高地

    • The eagle soared high in the sky.

      老鷹在天空中高飛。

    • The plane flew very high.

      飛機飛得很高。

    • He hung the flag high.

      他把旗子高高掛起。

成語

  • get on your high horse

    To assume a superior and self-righteous attitude, often criticizing or reprimanding others as if one is morally or intellectually superior.

    自以為是地批評他人

    I felt he was getting on his high horse when he started lecturing me about how I do my job.

    當他開始就我的工作方式說教時,我覺得他擺出了一副高人一等的姿態。

  • have it on the highest authority

    to have received information from a source considered to be extremely reliable or knowledgeable.

    從最高級的知情人士那裡得知某事

    I have it on the highest authority that the company will announce a major merger.

    我從最高權威得知,公司將宣布一項重大合併。

  • on high

    Located in heaven or a divine realm.

    在天上

    The angels watched the world from on high.

    天使從高處俯瞰世界。

  • high and mighty

    Behaving in a superior, arrogant, and disdainful manner, as if one is much more important than others.

    自覺了不起

    Ever since his promotion, he has become high and mighty, looking down on us old colleagues.

    自從升職後,他就變得目中無人,瞧不起我們這些老同事。

  • live high on/off the hog

    To live a luxurious and comfortable life with substantial financial resources.

    過著富裕舒適的生活

    Ever since he inherited the family business, he's been living high on the hog.

    自從他繼承了家族企業後,他就過著極其舒適的生活。

  • come/get (down) off your high horse

    To stop behaving as if you are superior to others; to stop being arrogant or condescending.

    別自以為是

    You'd better come down off your high horse and start listening to my advice.

    你最好別再自以為是,開始聽聽我的建議。

  • be as high as a kite

    To behave in a silly or overly excited manner due to the influence of drugs or excessive alcohol consumption.

    (吸毒或醉酒後)高度興奮、神情恍惚

    He drank too much and is now as high as a kite, making it impossible to have a proper conversation with him.

    他喝太多了,現在亢奮得像風箏一樣高,根本無法和他正常對話。

  • leave someone high and dry

    To abandon someone in a difficult situation without any help or resources.

    把某人撒下不管

    Many employees were left high and dry when the company suddenly closed down.

    公司突然倒閉時,許多員工被棄之不理。

  • hunt/search high and low

    To search thoroughly in every possible place.

    四處尋找

    I hunted high and low for my keys, turning the whole place upside down.

    我到處找我的鑰匙,把整個地方翻了個底朝天。