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topping
top·ping T0273900 (tŏp′ĭng)n.1. A sauce, frosting, or garnish for food.2. A part or layer that forms the top.3. toppings The cropped parts of plants or trees after pruning.adj.1. Highest in rank or eminence.2. Chiefly British First-rate; excellent.topping (ˈtɒpɪŋ) n1. (Cookery) something that tops something else, esp a sauce or garnish for food2. (Angling) angling part of a brightly-coloured feather, usually from a golden pheasant crest, used to top some artificial fliesadj3. high or superior in rank, degree, etc4. slang Brit excellent; splendidtop•ping (ˈtɒp ɪŋ)
n. 1. the act of a person or thing that tops. 2. a distinct part forming a top to something. 3. a sauce or garnish placed on food before serving. 4. toppings, the parts removed in topping plants. adj. 5. rising above something else. 6. very high in rank, degree, etc. 7. Chiefly Brit. excellent. [1300–50] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  topping - a flavorful addition on top of a dishdish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner"frosting, icing, ice - a flavored sugar topping used to coat and decorate cakesglaze - any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foodsmeringue - sweet topping especially for pies made of beaten egg whites and sugarwhipped cream - cream that has been beaten until light and fluffygarnish - something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decorationstreusel - a crumbly topping for a pastry | | Adj. | 1. |  topping - excellent; best possible top-flight, top-holeBritain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdomsuperior - of high or superior quality or performance; "superior wisdom derived from experience"; "superior math students" |
Translationstop1 (top) noun1. the highest part of anything. the top of the hill; the top of her head; The book is on the top shelf. 頂部 顶部2. the position of the cleverest in a class etc. He's at the top of the class. 首位 首位3. the upper surface. the table-top. 上面，上邊 上面，上边 4. a lid. I've lost the top to this jar; a bottle-top. 蓋子 盖子5. a (woman's) garment for the upper half of the body; a blouse, sweater etc. I bought a new skirt and top. 婦女的上衣(如襯衫、毛衣等) 妇女的上衣（如衬衫、毛衣等） adjective having gained the most marks, points etc, eg in a school class. He's top (of the class) again. 最好的(成績) 最好的（成绩） verb – past tense, past participle topped – 1. to cover on the top. She topped the cake with cream. 給...加蓋(塗上) 给...加盖（涂上） 2. to rise above; to surpass. Our exports have topped $100,000. 超過 超过3. to remove the top of. 刷新 刷新ˈtopless adjective1. having no top. 上空的 无顶的，上身裸露的 2. very high. 望不到頂的(極高的) 望不到顶的（极高的） ˈtopping noun something that forms a covering on top of something, especially food. a tart with a topping of cream. 塗(蓋)在表面上的東西(尤其食品) 涂（盖）在表面上的东西（尤其食品） top hat (ˈtopə) abbreviation ( topper ) a man's tall hat, worn as formal dress. 大禮帽 大礼帽ˌtop-ˈheavy adjective having the upper part too heavy for the lower. That pile of books is top-heavy – it'll fall over! 頭重腳輕的 头重脚轻的ˌtop-ˈsecret adjective very secret. 絕密的 绝密的at the top of one's voice very loudly. They were shouting at the top(s) of their voices. 聲嘶力竭地喊 声嘶力竭地喊be/feel etc on top of the world to feel very well and happy. She's on top of the world – she's just got engaged to be married. 極為高興 幸福到极点，心满意足 from top to bottom completely. They've painted the house from top to bottom. 完完全全地 完完全全地the top of the ladder/tree the highest point in one's profession. (職業) 最高位階 （同行中的）最高地位，事业的最高峰 top up to fill (a cup etc that has been partly emptied) to the top. Let me top up your glass/drink. 添滿 添满topping
top (one)self1. To commit suicide. Primarily heard in UK. A: "Did you hear that his father topped himself over the weekend?" B: "Yeah, I can't believe it. Everyone is still in shock."2. To outdo or outperform one's previous effort(s) or achievement(s). Primarily heard in US. Wow, you've really topped yourself with these cupcakes, Stephen!See also: toptop off1. To add to something until it is full, especially if it was already close to being full. A noun or pronoun can be used between "top" and "off." I'd like to top the car off with gas before we set out on the road tomorrow. Here, let me top off your glass with a bit more wine.2. To finish or complete something by adding a final element or flourish to it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "top" and "off." The party was great! There was dinner, games, and dancing, and they topped the evening off with a karaoke competition. The cake is almost finished, let me just top it off with a few chocolate strawberries. We topped off our vacation in Greece with a trip to the Acropolis of Athens.3. To add something unpleasant or difficult to an already troublesome situation. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "top" and "off." I got a flat tire halfway through my bicycle ride, and to top that off, I had left my phone at home so I couldn't call anyone for help! The boss tore me a new one today, and to top it all off, my boyfriend said he was moving out.See also: off, toptop the billTo be the featured person in an event. Two professors from New York University are topping the bill at the conference on climate change this weekend. Up until now he's only been a supporting act, but he's going to top the bill for the first time next Saturday.See also: bill, toptop out1. To complete the topmost portion or story of a building that is under construction. A noun or pronoun can be used between "top" and "out." The construction company announced that they would be topping out the new courthouse this weekend. They said they would top the hotel out months ago, but it's still sitting there unfinished.2. To fill some vessel, especially a cargo ship, to its limit. A noun or pronoun can be used between "top" and "out." The pirates topped their ship out with gold and jewels they had plundered. The furniture topped out the moving truck all on its own, so I don't know how we'll get all our boxes of stuff to the new house.3. To reach an upper limit; to stop going any higher. Their market value topped out at $134 per share.4. To cause something to cease going higher. A noun or pronoun can be used between "top" and "out." The federal reserve announced that it would be topping interest rates out at 8%. At the request of their boss, I topped out the company's bar tab at $500.5. To retire from one's work, especially at the peak of one's success. Morgan decided to top out after selling her startup for nearly $12 million. I could see that the market bubble was set to burst anytime, so I topped out while the getting was good.See also: out, toptop up1. To fill some container or vessel with more of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "top" and "up." Often used without directly stating the thing being filled, with the person or thing it belongs to being mentioned instead. Oh, you're glass is nearly empty, Tom. Let me top you up. Would you bring this bottle of wine to the table and top up everyone's glass, please? Make sure you top the car up with gas before you set out.2. To add more money to some account. With our pay-as-you-go cell phone plans, you can top up over the phone or at various stores around the country. Don't forget to top up your account regularly, as payments are taken from it automatically.3. To supplement one's income. A noun or pronoun can be used between "top" and "up." I do a bit of freelance work in the evenings to top up what I earn each month. You'll be on a lower starting wage, but you can top it up with commissions.See also: top, uptop something offto add to the difficulty of something. Jane lost her job, and to top that off, she caught the flu. I had a bad day, and to top it off, I have to go to a meeting tonight.See also: off, toptop something off (with something) 1. to end or terminate something with something; to put something on the top of something. They topped the building off with a tall flagpole. He topped off each piece of pie with a heap of whipped cream. 2. to celebrate an end to something with something. They topped the evening off with a bottle of champagne. They topped off the evening with a bottle of champagne.See also: off, toptop something upto add a bit of something to replenish the amount that was used. Let me top your drink up. Can I top up your glass?See also: top, uptop off1. Fill a container, especially when it is almost full to begin with. For example, I don't need much gas; just top off the tank, please. [First half of 1900s] 2. Finish, especially in a spectacular way, as in They topped off their trip with a visit to the White House. [First half of 1800s] See also: off, toptop out1. Complete the top portion of a building, as in They were scheduled to top out the dome next week. This idiom was first recorded in 1834. 2. Fill up a ship or complete its cargo, as in The ship was topped out with scrap iron. This idiom was first recorded in 1940. 3. Cease rising, as in Interest rates topped out at 10 percent. [Second half of 1900s] 4. Retire just as one becomes very successful, as in He decided that at sixty it was time to top out. [Colloquial; second half of 1900s] See also: out, toptop (or head) the bill be the main performer or act in a show, play, etc.See also: bill, toptop offv.1. To fill some container completely, especially when it is almost full to begin with: Before we returned the rental car, we topped off the gas tank. Every time I took a sip of my water, the server would come back and top it off.2. To finish something appropriately: The couple topped off the romantic evening with a walk along the river.See also: off, toptop outv.1. To put the framework for the top story on some building: Workers topped out the tower with the last few beams. The contractor will top the building out at a ceremony on Tuesday.2. To fill something, such as a ship, until it is full: The crew topped out the ship with cargo. We topped the rest of the box out with foam padding.3. To cease rising; reach the highest point or degree: Interest rates topped out at 16 percent. The balloon rose for a while but finally topped out.See also: out, toptop upv. Chiefly British 1. To fill some container completely, especially when it is almost full to begin with: Can I top up your coffee? I topped the fish tank up with fresh water.2. To supplement some income: She tops up her salary with odd jobs on the side. He relies on book royalties to top his salary up.See also: top, upTopping
topping Angling part of a brightly-coloured feather, usually from a golden pheasant crest, used to top some artificial flies Topping a method of plant care that consists of removing the blossoms when they begin to bloom in order to achieve better leaf growth (for example, in tobacco growing).
Topping a thin, strong layer used in multilayer structures in buildings to accept and transmit loads bearing on an underlying layer of thermal or acoustical insulation; occupants, stored material, and equipment bearing on roofs or floors are typical loads to be transmitted in this manner. When underlying layers are insufficiently rigid, topping is used to construct an even surface that facilitates installation of overlying layers, such as waterproof roof coverings or flooring. Topping may be either monolithic (sandcement mix, asphalt concrete, or similar composition) or prefabricated, in the form of thin (4–5 cm thick) slabs of gypsum cement or lightweight aggregate concrete. topping[′täp·iŋ] (chemical engineering) The distillation of crude petroleum to remove the light fractions only; the unrefined distillate is called tops. (civil engineering) A layer of mortar placed over concrete to form a finishing surface on a floor, driveway, sidewalk, or curb. (textiles) A step in the dyeing process in which a dyed material is placed in a bath of another color. topping1. A layer of high-quality concrete or mortar placed to form a floor surface on a concrete base. 2. The mixture of marble chips and matrix which, when properly processed, produces a terrazzo surface.MedicalSeetopFinancialSeeTOPtopping
Synonyms for toppingnoun a flavorful addition on top of a dishRelated Words- dish
- frosting
- icing
- ice
- glaze
- meringue
- whipped cream
- garnish
- streusel
adj excellentSynonymsRelated Words- Britain
- Great Britain
- U.K.
- UK
- United Kingdom
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- superior
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