high
[hˈaɪ] /hˈaɪ/ (ame, ipa) · /hˈaɪ/ (bre, ipa)
high — 形容詞
- highpositive
- highercomparative
- highestsuperlative
1. extending a significant way upwards from the ground or base, or possessing a spe
高的；高處的
離地面遠或由底到頂距離大
extending a significant way upwards from the ground or base, or possessing a specific measurement of vertical height
The workers climbed the high ladder to repair the broken streetlights on the main road.
工人們爬上高梯子去修理主路上的路燈。
measurement pattern: be [number] high
Our new dining room features a high ceiling that makes the small space feel open.
我們的新餐廳天花板很高，讓狹小的空間感覺很開闊。
That fence is two meters high, so you will need a sturdy stool to jump.
那圍欄有兩公尺高，所以你需要一個堅固的凳子才能跳過去。
Baraka hung a lantern from the high branch above the gate.
Baraka 把燈籠掛在大門上方的高樹枝上。
用法筆記
Used for both absolute position and measurement. When used for measurement, it typically follows the dimension (e.g., two meters high).
常見錯誤
Using 'tall' for inanimate objects like buildings when the focus is on the measurement itself.
2. surpassing standard or typical measurements in scale, intensity, or magnitude
偏高的
比平常的程度、數量或價格更高
surpassing standard or typical measurements in scale, intensity, or magnitude
The engine reached a high speed while he was driving along the empty country highway.
他在空曠的鄉村公路上行駛時，引擎達到了高速。
collocation: high speed / high level
Several departments reported a high number of visitors during the annual autumn arts and crafts festival.
多個部門報告稱，年度秋季手工藝節期間參觀人數眾多。
The region is suffering from a high level of unemployment because the local factory recently closed.
由於工廠最近倒閉，該地區面臨極高的失業率。
Ticket prices stay high during festival week in the old port town.
在那座老港城的慶典週期間，票價一直偏高。
用法筆記
Collocates strongly with nouns representing quantities, levels, or abstract intensities.
常見錯誤
Using 'tall' instead of 'high' for abstract concepts like prices or levels.
3. featuring a substantial concentration or presence of a specific element
高含量的
含有大量某種成分
featuring a substantial concentration or presence of a specific element
I try to eat foods that are not high in sugar to maintain my healthy lifestyle.
為了保持健康的生活方式，我盡量吃糖分不高的食物。
pattern: high in + substance
The soil in this valley is naturally high in minerals, which helps our local vineyards grow.
這個山谷的土壤天然礦物質含量高，有助於當地葡萄園生長。
This specific cheese is quite high in protein, making it a good choice for active athletes.
這款起司蛋白質含量相當高，對運動員來說是不錯的選擇。
These beans are high in fiber, so Tara serves them at lunch.
這種豆子纖維含量高，所以 Tara 午餐常會端出來。
用法筆記
Almost exclusively used in the pattern 'high in [substance]'.
常見錯誤
Saying 'the food is high with fat' instead of 'high in fat'.
4. reflecting excellent ethical values or superior standards of behavior
高尚的
指品德或標準很高
reflecting excellent ethical values or superior standards of behavior
She is recognized by the community as a woman of high principles who always helps others.
社區認為她是一位品格高尚、總是樂於助人的女性。
collocation: high standards / high principles
The organization expects a high standard of professional conduct from all its newly hired junior staff.
該機構期望所有新聘的初級員工都能保持高標準的職業操守。
He maintained a high level of integrity even when faced with a very difficult ethical dilemma.
即使面對艱難的道德兩難，他依然保持著高水準的正直。
Even under pressure, Ilan kept the high standards his clinic expected.
即使在壓力下，Ilan 仍維持診所要求的高標準。
用法筆記
Describes moral quality or excellence of conduct.
常見錯誤
Confusing 'high standards' (quality expectations) with 'high status' (social rank).
5. describing weather conditions characterized by powerful, forceful air movement
強勁的
指風很大而有力
describing weather conditions characterized by powerful, forceful air movement
The ferry canceled its morning trip because high winds made crossing the harbor far too dangerous.
渡輪取消了早上的班次，因為強風使穿越港口變得過於危險。
weather collocation: high winds
Forecasters are warning residents to stay indoors due to high winds expected to hit the coast.
氣象預報警告居民留在室內，因為沿海地區預計會有強風襲擊。
The sailors were concerned about the high winds that could potentially damage the ship's fragile sails.
水手們擔心強風可能會損壞船隻脆弱的帆。
High winds tore the market awning loose before dawn.
強風吹鬆了市場遮棚，天亮前就掉了下來。
用法筆記
Commonly used in meteorological contexts to describe velocity or force of movement.
常見錯誤
Using 'strong' as the only descriptor; 'high winds' is the preferred fixed collocation.
6. occupying a senior role or possessing significant social or political influence
顯赫的
地位高或影響力大
occupying a senior role or possessing significant social or political influence
She currently holds a high office within the Ministry of Finance after years of dedicated service.
經過多年的奉獻，她目前在財政部擔任要職。
collocation: high office / high position
The diplomat is known for having friends in high places who can help resolve regional conflicts.
這位外交官以結識政商高層而聞名，這些人有助於解決地區衝突。
The investigation reached high officials in the defense ministry within a week.
那項調查在一週內就查到了國防部的高層官員。
Kian's aunt holds a high position in the railway ministry.
Kian 的阿姨在鐵道部任職高位。
- influential
focuses on the impact of the person
用法筆記
Refers to power, rank, or seniority in social or professional hierarchies.
常見錯誤
Using 'tall' to describe people of high rank.
7. describing a sound or voice with a sharp pitch rather than a deep one
高音的
聲音頻率高而尖
describing a sound or voice with a sharp pitch rather than a deep one
The young opera singer struggled to hit the high notes during her final performance tonight.
這位年輕歌劇演員在今晚的最後表演中努力唱出高音。
sound collocation: high notes
The baby started crying with a high pitch that could be heard down the entire hallway.
嬰兒開始啼哭，那尖銳的高音在走廊的盡頭都能聽見。
The flute adds a clear high sound above the cellos.
那支長笛在大提琴之上加出清亮的高音。
The kettle gave a high whistle when the water finally boiled.
水終於滾時，水壺發出尖高的哨聲。
用法筆記
Used for pitch/frequency in acoustics.
常見錯誤
Using 'loud' when referring to the frequency (pitch) rather than volume.
8. suffering from decomposition to the point of being inedible and producing a foul
變質的
食物發臭、不能再吃
suffering from decomposition to the point of being inedible and producing a foul odor
Throw away that piece of chicken because it smells quite high and might cause food poisoning.
把那塊雞肉扔掉，因為它聞起來已經腐敗，可能會導致食物中毒。
predicate use: smell high
The game meat has been hanging too long and now it is starting to get high.
那塊野味掛的時間太長了，現在開始變質發臭了。
The chef refused to cook the fish because it was clearly high and beyond any safe use.
廚師拒絕烹飪這條魚，因為它明顯已經腐敗，無法再安全食用。
The cream smelled high after two days in the van.
那盒鮮奶油在車裡放了兩天後已經變味發臭。
用法筆記
Specifically denotes the smell of decaying meat. Very restricted usage.
常見錯誤
Interpreting this as 'high quality' when it actually means 'spoiled'.
9. experiencing an altered reality or intense sensations due to the influence of in
嗑藥的
因藥物而神智異常
experiencing an altered reality or intense sensations due to the influence of intoxicating substances
Police noticed the suspect seemed high on some substance while he was walking near the station.
警察注意到嫌疑人在車站附近行走時，似乎處於藥物作用下的亢奮狀態。
pattern: be/look high
She could tell her brother was high because he was acting strange and laughing at nothing.
她看得出來她哥哥嗑藥了，因為他行為怪異，對著空氣傻笑。
The witness claimed the man was definitely high on something given his slow and erratic movements.
目擊者聲稱該男子動作遲緩且古怪，顯然是受到了藥物影響。
Witnesses said Leo looked high and could barely answer the officer.
目擊者說 Leo 看起來像嗑了藥，幾乎答不出警員的問題。
- intoxicated
clinical and formal
用法筆記
Informal. Often appears as be/look high or high on a drug; unlike sense 10, it implies intoxication.
常見錯誤
Using this sense in formal or professional writing.
10. feeling full of excited energy, especially after something good or thrilling has
興奮的
因好消息或刺激而情緒高昂
feeling full of excited energy, especially after something good or thrilling has happened
After the surprise bonus, Amelia felt high all afternoon.
領到意外獎金後，Amelia 整個下午都興奮不已。
pattern: feel high after good news
The crowd stayed high with excitement after the encore.
安可曲結束後，觀眾仍因興奮而情緒高昂。
Trang came in high after hearing her visa had been approved.
Trang 聽到自己的簽證獲准後，興沖沖地走了進來。
Even at dinner, the kids were still high from the science fair win.
到了晚餐時間，孩子們還因科展獲勝而興奮不已。
用法筆記
Informal. Often refers to an emotional lift after success or excitement; unlike sense 9, it does not suggest drug use.
11. used for the busiest, hottest, or otherwise most intense stage in a stretch of t
高峰期的
指某段時間最忙、最熱或最成熟的時段
used for the busiest, hottest, or otherwise most intense stage in a stretch of time
Room rates climb fast in the high season on Green Island.
到了綠島的旅遊旺季，房價很快就往上漲。
fixed phrase: high season
By high summer, the hiking trail is dusty and almost white.
到了盛夏時節，那條登山步道滿是灰塵，幾乎泛白。
The square emptied at high noon when the stone walls reflected heat.
到了正午最熱的時候，廣場上因石牆反熱而空了下來。
Fishers repair their nets before the high season starts in May.
漁民會在五月旺季開始前先把漁網修好。
用法筆記
Usually appears in fixed phrases such as high season, high summer, and high noon.
high — 名詞
- highsingular
- highsplural
1. a maximum measurement or peak value reached within a set timeframe
高點
達到前所未有的最高水平
a maximum measurement or peak value reached within a set timeframe
The stock market reached a new all-time high yesterday afternoon before closing for the day.
股市昨日下午在收盤前創下了歷史新高。
collocation: reach a new high
Temperatures hit a record high for this month, making it the hottest June in recent history.
氣溫創下了本月的歷史最高紀錄，使之成為近年來最熱的六月。
Inflation reached a dramatic high last year, forcing the central bank to raise all interest rates.
通貨膨脹去年達到了驚人的高峰，迫使央行提高所有利率。
Online sales hit a new high after the singer mentioned the brand.
那位歌手提到那個品牌後，網路銷量衝上了新高點。
用法筆記
Used as a countable noun to indicate a peak value.
常見錯誤
Saying 'a high point' when 'a high' is sufficient in technical contexts.
2. a brief surge of intense joyous emotion or heightened energy levels
亢奮
短暫而強烈的興奮快感
a brief surge of intense joyous emotion or heightened energy levels
The athlete enjoyed a natural high after winning the gold medal in the final sprint race.
這位運動員在最後的短跑比賽中贏得金牌後，感到一種天然的亢奮。
phrase: on a high
Her performance was wonderful, and the audience was still riding a high long after the show.
她的表演精彩絕倫，演出結束後，觀眾依然沉浸在極度的興奮之中。
He experienced a temporary high when he saw his name on the list of accepted students.
當他看到自己的名字出現在錄取名單上時，他經歷了一種短暫的狂喜。
Sora was still on a high after his design won first prize.
Sora 的設計拿下首獎後，整個人還沉浸在亢奮中。
用法筆記
Refers to a transitory state of intense emotion or euphoria.
常見錯誤
Using this to refer to long-term happiness; it is usually temporary.
3. a casual designation for a secondary educational institution
高中
口語中對 high school 的簡稱
a casual designation for a secondary educational institution
My son attends the local high every morning and plays on the school basketball team there.
我兒子每天早上都去當地的這所高中上學，並在那裡的校籃球隊打球。
informal: the high = high school
Many students at the high are preparing for their college entrance exams this coming weekend.
這所高中的許多學生正準備參加這個週末的大學入學考試。
She graduated from a private high in the city before moving abroad for her university studies.
她在出國讀大學之前，從城裡的一所私立高中畢業。
Christopher met his best friend at the high across from the station.
Christopher 在車站對面的那所高中認識了他最好的朋友。
用法筆記
Informal shortening of 'high school'.
常見錯誤
Using it in formal academic or legal writing.
high — 副詞
1. well above ground level, or rising toward that height
高高地
在高處或向高處
well above ground level, or rising toward that height
The eagle flew high above the mountain peaks, searching for a place to build its nest.
老鷹在山峰高處飛翔，尋找築巢的地方。
pattern: fly high / jump high
You need to jump high to reach the top shelf where the heavy books are stored.
你需要跳得很高才能夠到存放沉重書籍的最頂層架子。
The red balloon drifted high over the river before sunset.
那顆紅氣球在日落前高高地飄過河面。
The paper plane flew high over the playground fence.
那架紙飛機高高地飛過操場圍欄。
用法筆記
Used to describe movement or positioning at an altitude or rank.
常見錯誤
Using 'highly' instead of 'high' for physical positioning.
2. in a manner characterized by significant wealth and indulgence
奢華地
以講究又花錢的方式
in a manner characterized by significant wealth and indulgence
The wealthy couple lived high, spending their nights at the most expensive restaurants in the city.
這對富有夫婦生活奢華，晚上總是在城裡最昂貴的餐廳消費。
idiomatic use: live high
They always liked to live high whenever they traveled, choosing five-star hotels and private jet charters.
他們每次旅行都喜歡揮霍度日，選擇五星級飯店和私人噴射機包機。
Even during the financial crisis, he continued to live high without considering his long-term budget concerns.
即使在金融危機期間，他仍繼續過著奢華的生活，絲毫不考慮長期的預算問題。
For one weekend, the cousins lived high at a lakefront resort.
那個週末，幾個表親在湖畔度假村過得十分奢華。
用法筆記
Found in the phrase 'live high'. Formal register.
常見錯誤
Using this to mean 'living at a high altitude' instead of 'living luxuriously'.