gilt-edged

• 指质量或价值极高的，常用于金融领域表示非常可靠的投资。

Describes something of the highest quality or value, often used in finance to refer to very secure investments.

1. Of the highest quality or valueC1formal

   Describing something that is of the finest or most reliable standard, often used for investments or securities.

   最高品质或最可靠

   • He invested in gilt-edged bonds for a secure return.
   • The company has a gilt-edged reputation for excellence.
   • Only gilt-edged stocks are considered safe during economic downturns.

   同义词blue-chipfirst-classfirst-ratehigh-gradeprimesuperiortop-gradetop-notchtop-quality

   反义词inferiorlow-gradepoorsubstandard

2. Having gilded edgesC1formal

   Referring to a book or document whose pages have edges coated with gold leaf or a gold-colored substance.

   金边

   • The antique Bible had gilt-edged pages that shimmered in the light.
   • She collected a set of gilt-edged poetry books from the 19th century.
   • The library displayed a rare, gilt-edged manuscript.

   反义词unadorned