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blue ribbon

/ˈbluː ˈrɪbən/

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/ˈbluː ˈrɪbən/B2formal
  • ruСимвол отличия или достижения первого места, часто используемый для описания чего-то высочайшего качества или превосходства.

A symbol of distinction or first-place achievement, often used to describe something of the highest quality or excellence.

  1. First prize or highest honorB1informalamerican

    A symbol of the highest quality or achievement, often awarded to the winner of a competition.

    ruВысшая награда

    • Her apple pie won the blue ribbon at the county fair.
    • The team took home the blue ribbon for their science project.
    • He received a blue ribbon for his outstanding performance in the competition.
  2. Of the highest qualityB2informalamerican

    Describing something that is excellent, top-tier, or superior.

    ruВысочайшего качества

    • They hired a blue-ribbon panel of experts to investigate the issue.
    • The restaurant serves blue-ribbon steaks.
    • This is a blue-ribbon wine from a famous vineyard.