单词 | height |
释义 | height ![]() n. 1. a. Abbr. h The distance from the base of something to the top. b. Elevation above a given level, as of the sun or a star above the horizon; altitude. See Synonyms at elevation. 2. a. The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall: Height is an advantage in basketball. b. Stature, especially of the human body. 3. Often heights a. A hill, mountain, or other piece of ground that stands out from the surrounding land. b. A high point or position: Prices rose to stunning heights. 4. a. The highest or uppermost point; the summit or apex: finally reached the height of the mountain. b. The highest or most advanced degree; the zenith: at the height of her career. c. The point of highest intensity; the climax: the height of a storm. 5. a. Obsolete High rank, estate, or degree. b. Archaic Loftiness of mind. c. Obsolete Arrogance; hauteur: "He returned me a very resolute answer, and full of height" (Oliver Cromwell). [Middle English, from Old English hēhthu, hēahthu.] Usage Note: Although some people pronounce height with a final (th) by analogy with length and width (and, in fact, the word was originally pronounced and written with a th), the standard pronunciation in Modern English is (hīt). |
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