| 单词 | crest |
| 释义 | crest (krest ) Word forms: crests , cresting, crested 1. countable noun The crest of a hill or a wave is the top of it. on the crest of a wave phrase If you say that you are on the crest of a wave, you mean that you are feeling very happy and confident because things are going well for you. The band are riding on the crest of a wave with the success of their new single. 2. verb When someone crests a hill, they reach the top of it. [written] The first wave of marchers crested the hill. [VERB noun] 3. countable noun A bird's crest is a group of upright feathers on the top of its head. Both birds had a dark blue crest. Synonyms: tuft, crown, comb, plume 4. countable noun A crest is a design that is the symbol of a noble family, a town, or an organization. On the wall is the family crest. Synonyms: emblem, badge, symbol, insignia Idioms: on the crest of a wave very successful at what you are doing They are on the crest of a wave, winning games even when they don't play well. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: mountain crest Thickness of the unit at the surface ranges from about 1400 to 1700 feet south of the mountain crest, averaging 1600 feet. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Deforestation for grazing has left only a few patches of original forest, mainly near mountain crests. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The mountain crests are covered with uniform stands of deciduous oaks of commercial value. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The promenade rises and falls with the curvature of the bridge; and, as you reach the crest, the glittering city unfolds. Times, Sunday Times As you reach the crest of the roll, you compress your body forwards, moving your hands lower, aiming for optimum downward force on your skis. Times, Sunday Times Those who survived to reach the crest arrived exhausted and low on ammunition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Absorption should start as soon as the ski tips contact the face of the mogul and continue until the feet reach the crest. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When they reach the crest, they cascade down the far side. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 How long can you ride the crest of the wave? Times, Sunday Times When you're high, you ride the crest of a wave. The Sun We ride the crest of a bridge. Times, Sunday Times He brought his citizens a degree of prosperity by riding the crest of high oil prices. Times,Sunday Times Now, after riding the crest of 17 consecutive years of growth, it has run out of capacity. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 顶 Japanese: 頂上 |
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