everest

IPA/ˈev.ər.ɪst/
KK[ˈɛvɚəst]IPA/ˈev.ə.rɪst/

everest — noun

1. the tallest peak on Earth, rising in the Himalayas along the boundary where Nepa

1.名詞B2
釋義

the tallest peak on Earth, rising in the Himalayas along the boundary where Nepal meets Tibet; a snow-covered landmark that draws climbers and explorers from all over the world.

例句

Sofie trained for two years before her attempt to climb Everest.

collocation: climb Everest

The weather on Everest can change very quickly, making the climb dangerous.

用法筆記

In informal or journalistic English, the name Everest is sometimes used figuratively to describe the most difficult challenge or the highest achievement in a particular field (e.g., 'passing the bar exam felt like climbing Everest'). This figurative use is less common than the literal geographical meaning and is not found in formal writing.

常見錯誤

Mount Everest is just one of the Himalayan peaks.
Mount Everest is the highest of the Himalayan peaks.
💡the distinctive fact about Everest is that it is the tallest, not just one of many.