| 词组 | top |
| 释义 | noun | adjective top1 /tɒp $ tɑːp/ noun 1. the highest part of somethingadjectivesthe very top (=the highest part – used for emphasis) They live at the very top of the hill.verbsreach/get to the top It was getting dark when we reached the top of the mountain.climb to the top She climbed to the top of the tree.prepositionsthe top of sth He kissed the top of her head.at the top Your name was at the top of our list.to the top I took her to the top of the tower.on (the) top Melt the butter in a pan on top of the stove.phrasesright at/to the top (=at or to the highest part – used for emphasis) The bathroom is right at the top of the house.Hilltop, mountaintop, clifftop, treetop, and rooftop are written as one word.THESAURUS: top summit the top of a high mountain: They had reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain. | You get a really good view from the summit of Mount Fuji. peak the sharply pointed top of a mountain, especially one that you can see in the distance: All around are the spectacular mountain peaks of the Alps. | The mountain’s jagged peaks poked through the clouds (=peaks with a very rough and uneven shape). crest the top of a hill or wave: The little boat rode the crest of each wave. | When I reached the crest of the hill I turned to look back.ANTONYMS → bottom1 (1)2. the best, most successful, or most important position in an organization or groupadjectivesthe very top (=the highest position – used for emphasis) To reach the very top in sport, you must have tremendous dedication.verbsreach/get to the top It takes hard work to reach the top in this sport.make it to the top (=succeed in getting to the top) She was determined she was going to make it to the top.rise to the top He came from a poor family and rose to the top through hard work.prepositionsthe top of sth He was a highly respected man at the top of his profession.at the top His career at the top of British politics was at an end.to the top Her rapid rise to the top is well deserved.phrasesright at/to the top (=at or to the highest position – used for emphasis) Her talent will take her right to the top.ANTONYMS → bottom1 (2)3. a cover for the top of something such as a bottle, tube, or penverbstake/get the top off sth It’s difficult to get the top off the jar.unscrew the top (=take it off by turning) Can you unscrew the top for me?put the top (back) on sth He never puts the top back on the toothpaste. noun | adjective top2 /tɒp $ tɑːp/ adjective 1. at a higher level than the other one or other onesnounsthe top drawer/shelf The scissors are in the top drawer.the top floor Her office was on the top floor.the top layer/row Every month the top layer of your skin is replaced by a new one.the top step He stopped on the top step to look down at her.the top half/part There was glass in the top half of the door.the top left-hand/right-hand corner Write your name in the top left-hand corner.the top button He had undone the top button of his shirt.sb’s top lip There was sweat on his top lip.ANTONYMS → bottom22. best, highest, or most importantnounsa top scientist/sportsman/executive etc Hundreds of the country’s top scientists attended the conference.a top company It is one of the world’s top IT companies.a top job There is fierce competition for the top jobs.top marks/the top score/the top grade He got top marks in all his exams.top speed The car has a top speed of 160 miles per hour.top quality All the meat they use is top quality.the top level Does he have the skills needed to compete at the top level?a top priority Reducing violent crime is their top priority.THESAURUS: top → important (2) |
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