单词 | top of the class |
释义 | > as lemmastop (also head) of the class P1. top (also head) of the class: (chiefly with the) the rank or position of the best student in a school class; also in extended use. ΚΠ 1781 V. Knox Liberal Educ. 26 The boy of an ingenious mind, who stands at the head of his class, ranks, in the microcosm of a school, as a hero. 1796 Sun 9 Sept. 4/1 The teachers promote emulation in the usual way, by making the top of the class the post of honour. 1825 J. Bentham Rationale Reward 20 He who stands at the head of the class begins the exercise. 1899 J. M. Mitchell In W. India 314 You clever boys are near the top of the class. 1939 Pop. Sci. Monthly Mar. 14/1 If you can solve this one in fifteen seconds flat, go to the head of the class. 2005 S. Whiteside tr. ‘W. Ming’ 54 55 He does it just because that's what he's like, he always wants to be top of the class. < as lemmas |
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