单词 | lofty perch |
释义 | lofty perch From your lofty perch, you are treated to numerous glimpses of the south coast - a constant companion for the rest of the route. Times, Sunday Times Would this be a prolonged sneer at a demonised 'underclass' from a lofty perch of privilege? Times, Sunday Times He refused to run his own order, and even instructed his followers not to ride a horse, in case such a lofty perch gave them delusions of grandeur. Times, Sunday Times Our lofty perch was originally built in 1759 by a well-known builder of canals — notably one dating from 1768, 35 miles long and having no fixed bridges. Times, Sunday Times He urged the president to get down from his lofty perch and start debating with his detractors. Times, Sunday Times |
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