high

• 指物体在垂直方向上的高度大；也指数量、程度、等级或地位等方面超出一般水平。

Describes something that is of great vertical extent, or a large amount or degree.

1. A1formal

   Of great vertical extent; tall or elevated.

   高的

   • The mountain is very high.
   • She lives in a high building with a great view.
   • The shelf is too high for me to reach.

   同义词elevatedloftysky-highsoaringtalltowering

   反义词ground levellowshortstunted

2. Large in quantity or degreeA2formal

   Greater than average in amount, intensity, or value.

   高

   • The temperature is high today.
   • He received a high score on the test.
   • The cost of living is high in this city.

   同义词acutebigconsiderableelevatedextremegreatintenselargestrongsubstantial

   反义词low

3. Important or seniorB1formal

   Of great importance, rank, or status.

   高级的

   • She holds a high position in the company.
   • The meeting is for high-level officials only.
   • He has high expectations for his team.

   同义词distinguishedelevatedhigh-rankingimportantleadingprominentseniorsuperiortop

   反义词humbleinferiorjuniorlowminorsubordinate

4. Under the influence of drugsB2informal

   Intoxicated or euphoric due to drugs or alcohol.

   嗑药后兴奋状态

   • He was high after taking the medication.
   • She got high at the party last night.
   • They were caught driving while high.

   同义词drunkeuphoricintoxicatedloadedplasteredstonedtrippingwasted

   反义词sober

• 副词，表示在高处、在高水平或高程度上；用于描述动作或状态达到显著的高度、强度或价值。形式与形容词相同。

An adverb meaning "at or to a high level, position, or degree." It is used to describe actions or states that reach a significant height, intensity, or value. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. At or to a great heightA1formal

   At or to a position that is a long way above the ground or above a reference point.

   高高地

   • The kite flew high in the sky.
   • She jumped high to catch the ball.
   • The plane soared high above the clouds.

   同义词aloftskywardup

   反义词low

2. To a great degree or levelB1formal

   To a large extent or a great degree, often used with verbs like aim, rank, or value.

   高度地

   • He aims high in his career aspirations.
   • The company ranks high in customer satisfaction.
   • She values honesty high among her principles.

   同义词greatlyhighly

   反义词humblylowpoorly

• 名词，表示高度、高处、高水平或高程度；也可指顶点、最高点或峰值。

A noun referring to a state or level of being elevated, great in amount, intensity, or quality; also used to describe a peak or maximum point.

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1. Elevated point or levelA2formal

   A high point, level, or position.

   高点

   • The temperature reached a new high this summer.
   • Stock prices hit an all-time high yesterday.
   • The high of the mountain was covered in snow.

   同义词acmeapexclimaxheightmaximumpeakpinnaclesummittopzenith

   反义词low

2. State of euphoriaB2informal

   A feeling of great happiness or excitement, often induced by drugs or alcohol.

   快感

   • He was on a natural high after winning the race.
   • The drug gave her a temporary high.
   • She experienced a high from the adrenaline rush.

   同义词buzzecstasyelationeuphoriaexhilarationintoxicationrushthrill

   反义词crashdownlow

3. Highest setting or gearB1informal

   The highest gear or setting in a vehicle or machine.

   高速挡

   • He shifted the car into high to accelerate.
   • The fan was set on high to cool the room.
   • Put the blender on high for a smooth consistency.

   同义词high gearmaximumtop