high-back

IPA/hˈaɪbˈak/
IPA/hˈaɪbˈæk/

high-back — adjective

1. located in a place that is raised above ground level and also toward the rear en

1.形容詞B2
釋義

located in a place that is raised above ground level and also toward the rear end of an area, such as a room, a stadium, or a vehicle.

例句

Diego stored his old camping gear on a high-back shelf mounted against the rear wall of the garage.

collocation: high-back shelf

Sofia chose a high-back seat in the last row of the cinema's upper section.

collocation: high-back seat

同義詞
  • elevated rear

    more descriptive, less common as a compound

  • upper back

    often used for seating areas in theatres or stadiums

  • top rear

    informal, used for general positioning

反義詞
  • low front

    describes a position low and at the front

文法句型

high-back + noun describing a location or position

用法筆記

Used attributively before nouns describing locations, positions, or storage furniture. Do not confuse with 'high-backed', which describes chairs or furniture that have a tall backrest.

常見錯誤

❌She bought a high-back chair with a tall backrest.
✅She bought a high-backed chair with a tall backrest.
💡'high-backed' describes furniture with a tall back; 'high-back' describes a position that is both elevated and at the rear.