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heights

UK //haɪts//US //haɪts//

词源

源自中古英语 'heighte',与古英语 'hēahþu'(高度)相关,最终源于原始日耳曼语 '*hauhiþō'。

noun

❶ 指物体或地点相对于地面的垂直距离,通常用于描述高处或海拔较高的位置。

“The plane reached cruising heights of 30,000 feet.”

(飞机达到了3万英尺的巡航高度。)

“She has a fear of heights and avoids tall buildings.”

(她有恐高症,所以避开高楼。)

❶ 比喻成就、地位或发展的最高点,常用于形容事业或人生的巅峰。

“She reached the heights of her career when she became CEO.”

(当她成为CEO时,她达到了职业生涯的巅峰。)

“The team's performance reached new heights this season.”

(这个赛季,球队的表现达到了新的高度。)

同义词:elevation, altitude, peak, summit, pinnacle

常见短语

fear of heights — 指对高处或高空的恐惧,通常表现为在高处时感到极度不安或恐慌。

“His fear of heights prevented him from going on the roller coaster.”

(他对高处的恐惧使他不敢坐过山车。)

new heights — 比喻达到前所未有的水平或成就,常用于描述成功或进步。

“The company aims to reach new heights with its innovative products.”

(公司希望通过其创新产品达到新的高度。)