figurative and in figurative contexts, esp. with reference to a position of advantage or superiority in a debate, moral issue, etc. Cf. high ground…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > prosperity > success > mastery or superiority > [noun] > advantage over another > a position of advantage (12) higher ground1583 figurative and in figurative contexts, esp. with reference to a position of advantage or superiority in a debate, moral issue, etc. Cf. high ground… vantage-ground1612 A position which places one at an advantage for defence or attack. coign of vantagea1616 In the Shakespearean phrase coign of vantage: a position (properly a projecting corner) affording facility for observation or action. (The currency… high ground1800 figurative and in figurative contexts; esp. a position of advantage or superiority in a debate, moral issue, question of policy, etc. (often in mo… place, point (etc.) of vantage1805–6 In the phrases coign of vantage (see coign, n. 1), place, point (etc.) of vantage. So also †dice of vantage. vantage-coign1808 attributive, as (sense 2b) †vantage-loaf; (sense 3) vantage-coign, vantage-ditch, vantage-nook, vantage-place, vantage-point; (sense 6) vantage-game… inside track1857 inside edge (Skating): see edge, n. 7b inside track: in Horse Racing, the inner side of a curved track (which is shorter than the outer); hence figur… vantage-placea1861 attributive, as (sense 2b) †vantage-loaf; (sense 3) vantage-coign, vantage-ditch, vantage-nook, vantage-place, vantage-point; (sense 6) vantage-game… vantage-pointa1861 attributive, as (sense 2b) †vantage-loaf; (sense 3) vantage-coign, vantage-ditch, vantage-nook, vantage-place, vantage-point; (sense 6) vantage-game… pole position1888 (a) Horse Racing the position of the horse running at the front of the field close to the rails (now rare); (b) Motor Racing the position on the… vantage1908 Advantage or superiority in a contest; position or opportunity likely to give superiority; vantage-ground; a vantage-point. †upon the vantage, at an… Subcategories:— moral (1) |
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