
好词典

源自中古英语 'creste',来自古法语 'creste',最终源于拉丁语 'crista',意为“冠”或“顶部”。
❶ 指物体的最高点或顶部,如山脊、波浪的最高处或鸟冠等突出部分。
“The hikers finally reached the crests of the mountain.”
(徒步旅行者终于到达了山顶。)
“The waves' crests were white with foam.”
(波浪的顶端泛着白色的泡沫。)
❶ 指达到最高点或顶峰,常用于描述情绪、活动或自然现象达到顶点。
“The excitement crested when the winner was announced.”
(当获胜者宣布时,兴奋情绪达到了顶点。)
“The river crested at midnight during the flood.”
(洪水期间,河流在午夜达到了最高水位。)
on the crest of a wave — 形容处于成功或幸运的巅峰时期,通常指在事业或生活中表现极佳。
“After winning the award, she was on the crest of a wave.”
(获奖后,她正处于事业巅峰。)