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pride of place
pride of placen. The highest or most important position: My track-and-field trophy enjoyed pride of place on my bookshelf.pride′ of place′
n. the highest or first position. [1615–25] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | pride of place - the first or highest or most important or most ostentatious placeposition, place - the particular portion of space occupied by something; "he put the lamp back in its place" |
Translationspride (praid) noun1. a feeling of pleasure and satisfaction at one's achievements, possessions, family etc. She looked with pride at her handsome sons. 自豪，驕傲 自豪，骄傲 2. personal dignity. His pride was hurt by her criticism. 自尊(心) 自尊（心） 3. a group (of lions or of peacocks). a pride of lions. (鳥、獸等的)群 （鸟、兽等的）群 be the pride and joy of to be the object of the pride of. He was his parents' pride and joy. 是某人的驕傲和喜悅 ...是某人的骄傲和喜悦 the pride of the finest thing in (a certain group etc). The pride of our collection is this painting 最好的東西 最好的东西pride of place the most important place. They gave pride of place at the exhibition to a Chinese vase. 最顯要的位置 头等重要的地位pride oneself on to take pride in, or feel satisfaction with (something one has done, achieved etc). He prides himself on his driving skill. 以...為自豪 以...为自豪take pride in to feel pride about. You should take more pride in (=care more for) your appearance. 對...感到得意 对...感到得意
pride of place
pride of placeThe best, highest, or most prominent position. Once I get my diploma framed, it will definitely have pride of place in my office. You are our guest! We insist that you take pride of place at the dinner table.See also: of, place, pridepride of placeThe highest or most prominent position, as in His trophy had pride of place on the mantelpiece. [Early 1600s] See also: of, place, pridepride of place the most prominent or important position amongst a group of things. 1995 Abdulrazak Gurnah Paradise He was brought up in a devout Sikh household in which the writings of the great Gurus had pride of place in the family shrine. See also: of, place, pride(give something) pride of ˈplace the best or most important position: All the entries in the flower show are good, but pride of place must go to Cynthia Jones’s roses. ♢ Sally gave her award pride of place on the mantelpiece.See also: of, place, prideEncyclopediaSeepridepride of place
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