音标：[hai]
n. 高度, 高处
a. 高的, 高级的, 主要的, 高尚的, 高原的, 高音的, 昂贵的, 傲慢的
ad. 高度地, 奢侈地
【机】 高的
相关词组:
high on
high wide and handsome
on high
It is high time that...
be for the high jump
in high spirits
talk in high language
high and dry
high and low
high and mighty
在线英汉词典
high的短语、例句：
high
adj
(-er, -est)
1
(a) (of things) extending far upwards; having a relatively big distance from the base to the top （指物）高的
a high fence, forehead, mountain 高的栅栏、 额头、 山
high heels 高跟 * How high is Mt Everest? 埃佛勒斯峰 即珠穆朗玛峰 有多高?
(b) having a specified distance from the base to the top 有某一高度的
knee-high boots 齐膝高的靴子
The wall is six feet high. 这墙高六英尺.
(c) situated far above the ground or above sea level 离地面或海拔很高的
a high ceiling, shelf 高的天花板、 搁板
fly at a high altitude 在高空飞行.
(d) being above the normal level 超过正常高度的
a jersey with a high neck 高领紧身针织套衫.
(e) (of a physical action) performed at or reaching a considerable distance above ground （指动作）在距离地面相当高处进行的或达到相当高度的
a high dive, kick 高台跳水、 踢高球. =>Usage at height 用法见height. Cf 参看 low.
2 [usu attrib 通常作定语]
ranking above others in importance or quality 高级的
a high official 高级官员
a man of high standing 身分高的人
refer a case to a higher court 将案件提交上级法院处理
high society, ie the upper classes 上流社会
I have this information on the highest authority. 我有最高当局的这一方面资料.
3
(a) above the normal; extreme; intense 超乎寻常的; 极度的; 强烈的
a high price, temperature, fever, speed, wind, living standard 高价、 高温、 高烧、 高速、 大风、 高的生活水平
high voltage, blood pressure, praise 高电压、 高血压、 高度的赞扬
The cost in terms of human life was high. 人命的损失很大.
I have high hopes of passing the exam. 我考试极有希望能及格.
A high degree of accuracy is needed. 需要有高度的准确性.
be in high spirits, ie be very cheerful 兴高采烈
a high Tory, ie one holding traditional Conservative opinions 坚持保守党传统观点的人.
(b) of great value 价值高的; 数值大的
play for high stakes 豪赌
My highest card is a ten. 我最大的牌是十点.
(c) [attrib 作定语]
extravagant; luxurious 奢侈的; 铺张的
indulge in high living 奢靡无度
enjoy the high life 过奢侈生活.
(d) [usu attrib 通常作定语]
(of aims, ideas, etc) morally good; noble; virtuous （指目标、 思想等）高尚的, 崇高的, 有道德的
have high ideals 具有崇高的理想
a woman of high principle 有崇高道德原则的女子.
(e) [usu attrib 通常作定语]
very favourable 极讨人喜欢的; 极有利的
have a high opinion of/high regard for sb 极赞许某人.
(f) [attrib 作定语]
(most) enjoyable （最）令人愉快的
the high point of the evening 晚会的高潮.
4 (of a sound) at or near the top of the musical scale; not deep or low （指声音）尖利的, 高音调的
the high voice of a child 孩子的尖利的嗓音
The note was too high for him. 这音符太高, 他唱不了.
5 [attrib 作定语]
(of time) fully reached （指时间）已届时的, 全盛的: high noon 正午
high summer, ie the middle of the summer 盛夏.
6 (of a gear) allowing greater speed of a vehicle in relation to its engine speed （指变速器）高挡的
You can change into a higher gear now you´re going faster. 你既然已加快了速度, 就可以换上高挡了.
7 [pred 作表语]
(of meat, etc) beginning to go bad （指肉等）开始变质
Some game-birds are kept until they are high before cooking. 有些猎获的飞禽一直保存到开始变质才烹制.
8 [usu pred 通常作表语]
~ (on sth) (infml 口) under the influence of (esp drugs or alcohol) 受到（尤指麻醉品或酒精饮料 影响
be/get high on cannabis 因吸食大麻而神魂恍惚.
9 (idm 习语) be/get on one´s ,high `horse (infml 口) act haughtily 趾高气扬; 盛气凌人. have/give sb a `high old time (infml 口) enjoy oneself/entertain sb in a very exuberant or jolly way 玩得很痛快[使某人玩得很痛快]. hell or high water => hell. ,high and `dry (of a ship) stranded; aground （指船）触礁, 搁浅
(fig 比喻) He left her high and dry in a strange country without any money. 他把她遗弃在异国他乡, 身无分文, 处於困境. ,high and `mighty (infml 口) arrogant; haughty 倨傲不逊的; 盛气凌人的
There´s no need to be/get so high and mighty with me! 用不著对我摆架子! ,high days and `holidays festivals and special occasions 节日和假日. ,high `jinks (infml 口) noisy and mischievous fun 狂欢作乐; 胡闹. a high/low profile => profile. high/about time => time1. in ,high `dudgeon angry and indignant 极其愤怒
He stalked off in high dudgeon. 他极其愤怒地昂首阔步走开了. in ,high `places among people of power and influence 在有权势的人当中
She has friends in high places. 她有一些很有势力的朋友. smell, stink, etc to high `heaven (infml 口)
(a) have a strong unpleasant smell 发恶臭.
(b) seem to be very dishonest, corrupt, etc 极不诚实的、 极腐败的等
The whole scheme stinks to high heaven don´t get involved in it. 整件事十分卑鄙龌龊--可别陷了进去.
high n
1 high or highest level or number （最）高水平; （最）高数值
Profits reached a new high last year. 去年所获得的利润达到了一个新的最高点.
2 area of high barometric pressure; anticyclone 高（气）压区; 反气旋
A high over southern Europe is bringing fine sunny weather to all parts. 欧洲南部上空的反气旋给各地区带来了晴朗的好天气.
3 (sl 俚) feeling of extreme pleasure or excitement caused by a drug 由麻醉品引起的快感.
4 (idm 习语) on `high
(a) in a high place 在高处
The climbers gazed down from on high. 攀登者从高处向下眺望.
(b) in heaven 在天上: God on high 天上的神
The disaster was seen as a judgement from on high. 这一灾难被视为上天的惩罚.
high adv
1 at or to a high position or level 高; 高高地
An eagle circled high overhead. 一只鹰在高空盘旋.
I can´t jump any higher. 再高些我就跳不了啦.
He never got very high in the company. 他在公司里所担任的职务, 从来就不是很高的.
aim high, ie be ambitious 胸怀大志
pay high, ie pay a high price 付出高价.
2 (of sound) at or to a high pitch （指声音）音调高
I can´t sing that high. 我唱不了那麽高的调门儿.
3 (idm 习语) be/stand ,high in sb´s `favour be well regarded by sb 为某人所赏识. fly high => fly2. ,high and `low everywhere 到处
I´ve searched high and low for my lost pen. 我到处寻找丢失的钢笔. hold one´s head high => head1. play `high play a card of high value 打出一张大牌. ride high => ride2. run `high
(a) (of the sea) have a strong current with a high tide （指大海）波涛汹涌.
(b) (esp of feelings) be intense （尤指情绪）高涨
Passions ran high as the election approached. 选举日期临近, 人们情绪很高涨.
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