| 释义 |
ˈhigh-ˌreaching, a.
a. lit. That reaches high or aloft.
b. fig. Aspiring, ambitious.
1594Shakes. Rich. III, iv. ii. 31 High-reaching Buckingham growes circumspect. [1667Milton P.L. ii. 644 At last appeer Hell bounds high reaching to the horrid Roof.] 1827Keble Chr. Y., Whitsun Monday xii, Heroes and Kings, obey the charm, Withdraw the proud high-reaching arm. 1847Disraeli Tancred ii. ix, A being formed for high-reaching exploits. |