top half

IPA/ˈtɒp ˌhɑːf/
IPA/ˈtɑːp ˌhæf/

top half — 名詞

1. the higher group of teams or players in a sports league table, consisting of tho

1.名詞B2
釋義

上半區

聯賽排名表中成績較好的上半部

the higher group of teams or players in a sports league table, consisting of those with the best win records or point totals

例句

Tara cheered when her volleyball club reached the top half of the league for the first time.

Tara 的排球隊首次進入聯賽上半區時，她高興得跳了起來。

collocation: reach the top half

Minho's cricket team has spent every season of the last six years in the top half.

Minho 的板球隊在過去六年裡，每個賽季都位居上半區。

collocation: in the top half

同義詞
  • upper half

    broader term used for any ranked list, not limited to sports

  • top tier

    suggests elite quality, not just being above the midpoint of a table

反義詞
  • bottom half

    the lower section of the same league table, occupied by the worst-performing teams

文法句型

the top half of + [league table / standings]

用法筆記

Always refers to a sports league table, not to general rankings or the literal upper part of something. For non-sporting contexts, use 'upper half' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The company is in the top half of the industry rankings.
✅The company is in the upper half of the industry rankings.
💡'top half' is specific to sports league tables; use 'upper half' for other contexts.