- [countable]
the highest part or point of something 頂;頂部;頂端 - at the top of something
She was standing at the top of the stairs. 她站在樓梯的頂端。 The title is right at the top of the page. 標題就在頁面的頂端。 - at the top
Write your name at the top. 把你的姓名寫在上端。 - to the top
He filled my glass to the top. 他把我的杯子斟得滿滿的。 - to the top of something
We climbed to the very top of the hill. 我們爬到了山的最高點。 - on the top
Snow was falling on the mountain tops. 山頂上正在下雪。 - on the top of something
He was completely bald on the top of his head. 他頭頂完全秃了。 I was out of breath when I reached the top. 當我到達山頂時,我上氣不接下氣。 - (British English)
the top of the milk (= the cream that rises to the top of a bottle of milk) 牛奶表面的奶皮 The wind was blowing in the tops of the trees. 風兒吹拂着樹梢。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- extreme
- very
- cliff
- …
- at the top
- on top
- to the top
- …
- from top to bottom
- at the top of something
- [countable]
the upper flat surface of something see also desktop (2), flat-top, hardtop, roll-top desk, soft-top, tabletop表面;上面 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- extreme
- very
- cliff
- …
- at the top
- on top
- to the top
- …
- from top to bottom
- [countable]
a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body 上衣 I need a top to go with this skirt. 我需要一件上衣來配這條裙子。 a tracksuit/bikini/pyjama top 運動服╱比基尼泳裝╱睡衣的上裝 He was wearing a blue hooded top. 他穿着一件藍色連帽上衣。 She wore a pink skirt with a matching top. 她身穿一條粉色裙子和一件與之相配的上衣。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- halter
- hooded
- long-sleeved
- …
- [countable]
a thing that you put on the end of something to close it 帽;蓋;塞 Synonyms lidlid- top
- cork
- cap
- plug
- lid a cover over a container that can be removed or opened by turning or lifting it:
a jar with a tight-fitting lid 蓋子很緊的廣口瓶
- top
a thing that you put over the end of something such as a pen or bottle in order to close it 指筆帽、瓶蓋、瓶塞 - cork
a small, round object made of cork or plastic that is used for closing bottles, especially wine bottles 指尤用於酒瓶的軟木塞、塑料瓶塞 - cap (often in compounds) a top for a pen or a cover for protecting something such as the lens of a camera
- plug a round piece of material that you put into a hole in order to block it; a flat, round rubber or plastic thing that you put into the hole of a sink in order to stop the water from flowing out:
a bath plug 浴缸塞子
- a tight-fitting lid/top/cap
- a screw top/cap
- a pen lid/top
- to put on/screw on/take off/unscrew the lid/top/cap
- to pull out the cork/plug
Extra ExamplesHe popped the top of a soda can. 他啪的一聲打開蘇打水罐的蓋子。 We used to collect milk bottle tops for charity. 我們過去常常爲慈善機構收集牛奶瓶蓋。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- bottle
- lift
- lift off
- pop
- …
- the top[singular]
the highest or most important rank or position 最高的級别;最重要的職位 - at the top of something
They finished the season at the top of the league. 他們打完這個賽季之後積分高居聯賽的榜首。 He's at the top of his profession. 他正處於事業的巅峰。 We have a lot of things to do, but packing is at the top of the list. 我們有許多事情要做,但首先是打點行裝。 - at the top
The company needs to make a change at the top. 公司需要在高層做出改變。 - to the top
She is determined to make it to the top (= achieve fame or success). 她決心要出人頭地。 He worked his way to the top in just a few short years. 在短短的幾年裏,他一步步走上了頂峰。 - to the top of something
The album shot straight to the top of the charts. 這張專輯直接登上了排行榜的首位。 The issue has recently risen to the top of the agenda. 這個問題最近被提到議事日程的首位。 I would not have gone into boxing if I didn't think I could reach the top. 如果我不認爲我能達到頂峰,我就不會從事拳擊運動。 This decision came from the top. 這個決定是由最高領導作出的。
Extra ExamplesThe company has an unusually high proportion of young people at the top. 公司高層中年輕人的比例高得非同尋常。 Pay was now at the top of the employees' agenda. 工資現在是員工議程上的頭等大事。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + top- get to
- make it to
- reach
- …
- at the top
- on top
- to the top
- …
- top of the agenda
- top of the class
- at the top of something
- [singular] the top of something
the end of a street, table, etc. that is furthest away from you or from where you usually come to it 盡頭;遠端 - [countable, usually plural]
the leaves of a plant that is grown mainly for its root (根菜作物的)莖葉 - tops[plural] (informal)
used after an amount of money, time, etc. to show that it is the highest, longest, etc. possible (用於款額後)最高額 - tops[plural] (old-fashioned, informal)
a person or thing of the best quality 最優秀的人;最好的東西;精華 - [countable]
a child’s toy that turns round on a point when it is moved very quickly by hand or by a string 陀螺 see also big top, red-top
highest point最高點
upper surface上層表面
clothing衣服
of pen/bottle筆;瓶子
highest rank最高等級
furthest point
leaves of plant植物的葉子
amount of money/time
best最好
toy玩具
Word Originnoun senses 1 to 9 late Old English topp (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch top ‘summit, crest’. noun sense 10 late Old English, of unknown origin.
Idioms
at the top/bottom of the heap
at the top of the tree
in the highest position or rank in a profession or career (在行業、事業中)高居首位,處於頂峰
at the top of your voice
blow your top
(North American English also blow your stack)
- (informal)
to get very angry 大怒;暴跳如雷
(at the) bottom/top of the pile
in the least/most important position in a group of people or things 處於無足輕重的/舉足輕重的地位 It’s been 20 years since a British player was top of the pile. 20年前,一名英國球員就已經登頂了。 The government is doing little to help those on the bottom of the social pile. 政府幾乎沒有采取任何措施幫助處於社會底層的人。
come out on top
to win a contest or an argument Topics Opinion and argumentc2(在比賽或辯論中)名列前茅,先拔頭籌
from top to bottom
from top to toe
get on top of somebody
get on top of something
off the top of your head
- (informal)
just guessing or using your memory, without taking time to think carefully or check the facts 單憑猜測(或記憶);信口地;不假思索地 I can't remember the name off the top of my head, but I can look it up for you. 我一時想不起這個名字,不過我可以給你查一查。
on top
on the highest point or surface 在上面;在頂部 in a leading position or in control 處於領先地位;控制局面 in addition 另外;加之
on top of something/somebody
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on, over or covering something/somebody 在…上面;在…上方;覆蓋着 -
in addition to something 除…之外 very close to something/somebody 緊挨着;與…緊靠着 in control of a situation 控制着;掌握着
on top of the world
very happy or proud Topics Feelingsc1歡天喜地;心滿意足;非常自豪
over the top
take something from the top
thin/bald on top
- (informal)
with little or no hair on the head 頭發稀疏;謝頂 He's starting to get a little thin on top (= he's losing his hair). 他開始有點謝頂了。 He's going bald on top. 他謝頂了。
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