classBrE /klɑːs/ NAmE /klæs/► SEE ALLbe in a class of your, its, etc. ownnot be in the same league/class/streethave, etc. a touch of class ●be in a class of your, its, etc. own ( be in a class by yourself, itself, etc.) be much better than any others of the same kind独一无二；出类拔萃；无可比拟◆The winning competitor was in a class by herself. 胜出的女选手在参赛者中是出类拔萃的。◆For originality, Leo’s designs are truly in a class of their own. 在创新性方面，利奥的设计独一无二。●not be in the same ˈleague/ˈclass/ˈstreet (informal) be of a much lower standard than sb/sth不是一个档次；水准低得多◆He was a good painter, but not in the same league as Picasso.他是一个不错的画家，但比毕加索差远了。◆We’re not in the same class as the Swiss ski team. They’re the best in the world.我们和瑞士滑雪队不在一个档次，他们是世界顶尖的队伍。●have, etc. a ˌtouch of ˈclasshave, etc. quality, in design, character, etc.有气质；气派；显档次◆His clothes are old and unfashionable, but nevertheless he has a real touch of class.虽然他的衣服显得陈旧过时，可是他看上去仍气度不凡。