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单词 high
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high ​‌‌‌

​adjective
UK /haɪ/
Other entries for this word
high adverb
high noun
High
run high phrase
on high phrase
high-end adjective
high tea noun
high up adjective, adverb
high-vis adjective
high-vis noun
sky-high adjective, adverb
high-born adjective
high five noun
High Mass noun
high noon noun
high-rise adjective
high road noun
high spot noun
high tech adjective
high tide noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
adjectivehigh
comparativehigher
superlativehighest
  1. 1
    large in size from the top to the ground

    very high mountains

    the highest (=tallest) building

    The fence is too high to climb over.

    Synonyms and related words
    Large in size
    large
    big
    high
    1. 1a
      in a position a long way above the ground

      beautiful sunny weather with just a few high clouds

      The boiling point of water is lower at high altitudes.

      the highest shelf

      Synonyms and related words
      At a high position or level
      high
      above
      top
    2. 1b
      if a river is high, the water is above its usual level, for example because of heavy rain

      The river is so high that only small boats can pass under the bridge.

      Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe areas of water
      briny
      calm
      choppy
    3. 1c
      used in measurements of how big or how far above the ground an object is. This is called height

      Some of the waves are fifteen feet high.

      How high is that ceiling?

      Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe height
      elevated
      high
      high
  2. 2
    large in amount

    high prices/temperatures/wages

    This is an area of high unemployment.

    Interest rates are very high.

    Casualties were highest near the centre of the earthquake.

    Music was being played at high volume.

    high risk of something:

    The risk of the disease spreading is high.

    the high twenties/nineties etc:

    temperatures in the high twenties (=between 27 and 30 degrees)

    a high level/incidence of something:

    The pipes contain a high level of lead.

    high number/volume/proportion of something:

    A high proportion of the population are immigrants.

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe large amounts and quantities
    substantial
    considerable
    extensive
    1. 2a
      used for describing a country’s money when it is more valuable than the money of other countries

      A high yen makes Japanese exports more expensive.

      The Euro edged higher against the dollar.

      Synonyms and related words
      Currency and currencies
      a run on something
      base currency
      basket
    2. 2b
      containing a lot of something
      high in:

      Ice cream is very high in calories.

      Synonyms and related words
      Full of people or things
      full
      crowded
      packed
    Collocates
    Nouns frequently used with high
    ▪ costs, degree, expectations, expectations, hopes, hopes, incidence, level, prices, proportion, rate, taxes, unemployment, volume, wages
  3. 3
    very good, or excellent
    high standard:

    They expect high standards of care.

    high quality:

    They’re known for the high quality of their products.

    high opinion/regard/esteem:

    She has a very high opinion of herself.

    I have the highest regard for him.

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe standards
    standard
    average
    high
    1. 3a
      if you have high hopes or expectations, you hope or expect that something very good will happen

      They have high hopes for this week’s game.

      I think their expectations were too high.

      Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe hopes
      dearest
      faint
      fond hope/wish/dream etc
  4. 4
    important compared to other people or things, especially in a particular system or organization

    What is the highest rank in the army?

    high position/status/rank:

    Teachers no longer enjoy the high social status they once had.

    high priority:

    Both parties are giving high priority to education in their campaigns.

    Synonyms and related words
    Important
    important
    major
    key
  5. 5
    ​informalaffected by a drug that makes the user feel happy, excited, or relaxed
    high on:

    He was high on cocaine.

    Synonyms and related words
    Under the influence of drugs
    hooked
    stoned
    addicted
    1. 5a
      very happy or excited
      high on:

      The players were high on the emotion of it all.

      in high spirits:

      The children have been in high spirits all day.

      Synonyms and related words
      Feeling happy
      happy
      glad
      alive
  6. 6
    a high sound is near the upper end of a range of sounds. For example, the song of a bird is a high sound, but a cow or a large drum makes a low sound

    a high note/key

    Women’s voices are usually higher than men’s.

    Synonyms and related words
    Describing sounds that are high and short
    high
    high-pitched
    clear
    See alsohigh-pitched ​
  7. 7
    high winds are very strong
    Synonyms and related words
    Describing and measuring the wind
    the Beaufort scale
    biting
    cutting
  8. 8
    ​only before nounused in some expressions for referring to the greatest, strongest, or most extreme example or part of something
    high summer:

    Major football tournaments should not really be played in high summer.

    high fashion:

    In the 1980s this was high fashion.

    high drama (=exciting events):

    It was a day of high drama.

    high politics/finance:

    This is high politics played for high stakes.

    a new TV drama series set in the world of high finance

    Synonyms and related words
    Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness
    complete
    completely
    entire
  9. 9
    a high latitude is an area of the Earth that is a long way north or south of the equator
    Synonyms and related words
    Relating to countries or regions of the world
    abroad
    American
    Anglo-American
  10. 10
    ​old-fashionedcheese or meat that is high has developed a very strong flavour and smell
    Synonyms and related words
    Describing smells and lack of smell
    heavy
    high
    laden
    1. 10a
      used humorously about anything that has an unpleasant smell

      These socks are a bit high.

      Synonyms and related words
      Smelling unpleasant
      acrid
      fetid
      frowsty
  11. 11

    high and mighty

    talking or behaving as if you think you are better or more important than other people
    You think you’re so high and mighty, but you will come tumbling down some day.
    Submitted by:
    Caleb Judy from United States on 29/11/2015
    Open Dictionary - November2015
  12. 12

    high on the hog

    showing disapproval
    lavishly and extravagantly
    They demand sacrifices from others while living high on the hog themselves.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 31/05/2018
    Open Dictionary - May2018
phrases
have a high old time
a high colour
high on the list (of priorities)
it’s high time that
on/for high days and holidays

high ​‌‌‌

​adjective
US /haɪ/
Other entries for this word
high adverb
high noun
High
run high phrase
on high phrase
high-end adjective
high tea noun
high up adjective, adverb
high-vis adjective
high-vis noun
sky-high adjective, adverb
high-born adjective
high five noun
high gear noun
High Mass noun
high noon noun
high-rise adjective
high road noun
high tech adjective
high tide noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
adjectivehigh
comparativehigher
superlativehighest
  1. 1
    large in size from the top to the ground

    very high mountains

    the highest (=tallest) building

    The fence is too high to climb over.

    Synonyms and related words
    Large in size
    large
    big
    high
    1. 1a
      in a position a long way above the ground

      beautiful sunny weather with just a few high clouds

      The boiling point of water is lower at high altitudes.

      the highest shelf

      Synonyms and related words
      At a high position or level
      high
      above
      top
    2. 1b
      if a river is high, the water is above its usual level, for example because of heavy rain

      The river is so high that only small boats can pass under the bridge.

      Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe areas of water
      briny
      calm
      choppy
    3. 1c
      used in measurements of how big or how far above the ground an object is. This is called height

      Some of the waves are fifteen feet high.

      How high is that ceiling?

      Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe height
      elevated
      high
      high
  2. 2
    large in amount

    high prices/temperatures/wages

    This is an area of high unemployment.

    Interest rates are very high.

    Casualties were highest near the center of the earthquake.

    Music was being played at high volume.

    high risk of something:

    The risk of the disease spreading is high.

    the high twenties/nineties etc.:

    temperatures in the high twenties (=between 27 and 30 degrees)

    high number/volume/proportion of something:

    A high proportion of the population are immigrants.

    a high level/incidence of something:

    The pipes contain a high level of lead.

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe large amounts and quantities
    substantial
    considerable
    extensive
    1. 2a
      used for describing a country’s money when it is more valuable than the money of other countries

      A high yen makes Japanese exports more expensive.

      The Euro edged higher against the dollar.

      Synonyms and related words
      Currency and currencies
      a run on something
      base currency
      basket
    2. 2b
      containing a lot of something
      high in:

      Ice cream is very high in calories.

      Synonyms and related words
      Full of people or things
      full
      crowded
      packed
    Collocates
    Nouns frequently used with high
    ▪ costs, degree, expectations, expectations, hopes, hopes, incidence, level, prices, proportion, rate, taxes, unemployment, volume, wages
  3. 3
    very good, or excellent
    high standard:

    They expect high standards of care.

    high quality:

    They’re known for the high quality of their products.

    high opinion/regard/esteem:

    She has a very high opinion of herself.

    I have the highest regard for him.

    Synonyms and related words
    Words used to describe standards
    average
    standard
    above
    1. 3a
      if you have high hopes or expectations, you hope or expect that something very good will happen

      They have high hopes for this week’s game.

      I think their expectations were too high.

      Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe hopes
      dearest
      faint
      fond hope/wish/dream etc.
  4. 4
    important compared to other people or things, especially in a particular system or organization

    What is the highest rank in the army?

    high position/status/rank:

    Teachers no longer enjoy the high social status they once had.

    high priority:

    Both parties are giving high priority to education in their campaigns.

    Synonyms and related words
    Important
    important
    major
    key
  5. 5
    ​informalaffected by a drug that makes the user feel happy, excited, or relaxed
    high on:

    He was high on cocaine.

    Synonyms and related words
    Under the influence of drugs
    hopped-up
    hooked
    bombed-out
    1. 5a
      very happy or excited
      high on:

      The players were high on the emotion of it all.

      in high spirits:

      The children have been in high spirits all day.

      Synonyms and related words
      Feeling happy
      happy
      glad
      alive
  6. 6
    a high sound is near the upper end of a range of sounds. For example, the song of a bird is a high sound, but a cow or a large drum makes a low sound

    a high note/key

    Women’s voices are usually higher than men’s.

    Synonyms and related words
    Describing sounds that are high and short
    high
    high-pitched
    clear
    See alsohigh-pitched ​
  7. 7
    high winds are very strong
    Synonyms and related words
    Describing and measuring the wind
    the Beaufort scale
    biting
    cutting
  8. 8
    ​only before nounused in some expressions for referring to the greatest, strongest, or most extreme example or part of something
    high summer:

    Major soccer tournaments should not really be played in high summer.

    be on high alert:

    Their soldiers were on high alert all along the border.

    high fashion:

    In the 1980s this was high fashion.

    high drama (=exciting events):

    It was a day of high drama.

    high politics/finance:

    This is high politics played for high stakes.

    a new TV drama series set in the world of high finance

    Synonyms and related words
    Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness
    complete
    completely
    entire
  9. 9
    a high latitude is an area of the Earth that is a long way north or south of the equator
    Synonyms and related words
    Relating to countries or regions of the world
    abroad
    American
    Anglo-American
  10. 10
    ​old-fashionedcheese or meat that is high has developed a very strong flavor and smell
    Synonyms and related words
    Describing smells and lack of smell
    heavy
    high
    laden
    1. 10a
      used humorously about anything that has an unpleasant smell

      These socks are a bit high.

      Synonyms and related words
      Smelling unpleasant
      acrid
      fetid
      frowzy
  11. 11

    high and mighty

    talking or behaving as if you think you are better or more important than other people
    You think you’re so high and mighty, but you will come tumbling down some day.
    Submitted by:
    Caleb Judy from United States on 29/11/2015
    Open Dictionary - November2015
  12. 12

    high on the hog

    showing disapproval
    lavishly and extravagantly
    They demand sacrifices from others while living high on the hog themselves.
    Submitted from:
    United Kingdom on 31/05/2018
    Open Dictionary - May2018
phrases
have a high old time
a high color
high on the list (of priorities)
it’s high time that

high ​‌‌‌

​adverb
UK /haɪ/
Other entries for this word
high adjective
high noun
High
run high phrase
on high phrase
high-end adjective
high tea noun
high up adjective, adverb
high-vis adjective
high-vis noun
sky-high adjective, adverb
high-born adjective
high five noun
High Mass noun
high noon noun
high-rise adjective
high road noun
high spot noun
high tech adjective
high tide noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
comparativehigher
superlativehighest
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    a long distance above the ground or above a particular position

    a first-class hotel built high on the hillside

    The eagle soared high into the air.

    high above:

    the sound of war planes flying high above the city

    Synonyms and related words
    At a high position or level
    high
    above
    top
    1. 1a
      reaching up a long way

      She stretched her arms up high.

      piled/stacked high:

      Books were piled high all around.

      Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe height
      elevated
      high
      high
  2. 2
    to or at an important position

    She rose high in the company.

    A colonel ranks higher than a major.

    Synonyms and related words
    Important
    important
    major
    key
  3. 3
    near the upper end of a range of sounds

    I can’t sing that high.

    Synonyms and related words
    Describing sounds that are high and short
    high
    high-pitched
    clear
phrases
look/search high and low
run high

high ​‌‌‌

​adverb
US /haɪ/
Other entries for this word
high adjective
high noun
High
run high phrase
on high phrase
high-end adjective
high tea noun
high up adjective, adverb
high-vis adjective
high-vis noun
sky-high adjective, adverb
high-born adjective
high five noun
high gear noun
High Mass noun
high noon noun
high-rise adjective
high road noun
high tech adjective
high tide noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
comparativehigher
superlativehighest
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    a long distance above the ground or above a particular position

    a first-class hotel built high on the hillside

    The eagle soared high into the air.

    high above:

    the sound of war planes flying high above the city

    Synonyms and related words
    At a high position or level
    high
    above
    top
    1. 1a
      reaching up a long way

      She stretched her arms up high.

      piled/stacked high:

      Books were piled high all around.

      Synonyms and related words
      Words used to describe height
      elevated
      high
      high
  2. 2
    to or at an important position

    She rose high in the company.

    A colonel ranks higher than a major.

    Synonyms and related words
    Important
    important
    major
    key
  3. 3
    near the upper end of a range of sounds

    I can’t sing that high.

    Synonyms and related words
    Describing sounds that are high and short
    high
    high-pitched
    clear
phrases
look/search/seek high and low
run high

high

​noun
UK /haɪ/
Other entries for this word
high adjective
high adverb
run high phrase
on high phrase
high-end adjective
high tea noun
high up adjective, adverb
high-vis adjective
high-vis noun
sky-high adjective, adverb
high-born adjective
high five noun
High Mass noun
high noon noun
high-rise adjective
high road noun
high spot noun
high tech adjective
high tide noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
singularhigh
pluralhighs
DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    countable a period or situation in which something reaches its highest level
    reach a high:

    Temperatures today are expected to reach a high of 30 degrees.

    a new/all-time/record high:

    Attendances at football matches are at an all-time high.

    Synonyms and related words
    Turning points and important stages
    turning point
    peak
    climax
  2. 2
    uncountable a high temperature in an oven or heating system

    Put the mixture in the microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds.

    Synonyms and related words
    Measuring temperature
    absolute zero
    bimetallic strip
    boiling point
  3. 3
    countable a feeling of great happiness or excitement

    They’ve experienced both the highs and the lows of married life.

    on a high:

    The kids are on a high for days when the exams are over.

    Synonyms and related words
    Happiness and Joy
    happiness
    pleasure
    joy
    1. 3a
      a feeling produced by drugs or alcohol

      The painkillers gave me an amazing high.

      Synonyms and related words
      Relating to or associated with drinking alcohol
      AA
      abuse
      Al-Anon
      Synonyms and related words
      Relating to using illegal drugs
      abuse
      addiction
      addictive
  4. 4

    High

    used in the names of high schools

    He went to North Berwick High.

    Synonyms and related words
    Schools
    academy
    approved school
    boarding school
  5. 5

    a natural high

    a state of feeling happy or full of energy through natural sources and not artificial stimulants
    According to research, laughing releases endorphins into the body which bring on a natural high.
    Submitted by:
    Ismail from Russian Federation on 05/08/2017
    Open Dictionary - August2017
phrases
on high

high

​noun
US /haɪ/
Other entries for this word
high adjective
high adverb
run high phrase
on high phrase
high-end adjective
high tea noun
high up adjective, adverb
high-vis adjective
high-vis noun
sky-high adjective, adverb
high-born adjective
high five noun
high gear noun
High Mass noun
high noon noun
high-rise adjective
high road noun
high tech adjective
high tide noun
more dictionary definitions
Word Forms
singularhigh
pluralhighs
DEFINITIONS5
  1. 1
    countable a period or situation in which something reaches its highest level
    reach a high:

    Temperatures today are expected to reach a high of 105 degrees.

    a new/all-time/record high:

    Attendances at football matches are at an all-time high.

    Synonyms and related words
    Turning points and important stages
    turning point
    peak
    climax
  2. 2
    uncountable a high temperature in an oven or heating system

    Put the mixture in the microwave and cook on high for 30 seconds.

    Synonyms and related words
    Measuring temperature
    absolute zero
    bimetallic strip
    boiling point
  3. 3
    countable a feeling of great happiness or excitement

    They’ve experienced both the highs and the lows of married life.

    on a high:

    The kids are on a high for days when the exams are over.

    Synonyms and related words
    Happiness and Joy
    happiness
    pleasure
    joy
    1. 3a
      a feeling produced by drugs or alcohol

      The pain-killers gave me an amazing high.

      Synonyms and related words
      Relating to or associated with drinking alcohol
      AA
      abuse
      Al-Anon
      Synonyms and related words
      Relating to using illegal drugs
      abuse
      addiction
      a monkey on your back
  4. 4

    High

    used in the names of high schools

    He went to Central High.

    Synonyms and related words
    Schools
    academy
    boarding school
    charm school
  5. 5

    a natural high

    a state of feeling happy or full of energy through natural sources and not artificial stimulants
    According to research, laughing releases endorphins into the body which bring on a natural high.
    Submitted by:
    Ismail from Russian Federation on 05/08/2017
    Open Dictionary - August2017
phrases
on high
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