| 单词 | top of the tree |
| 释义 | > as lemmastop of the tree top of the tree n. the highest level of a group, organization, hierarchy, etc.; also as adj. (usually with hyphens), designating a person or thing of the highest calibre or quality. ΚΠ a1777 S. Foote Cozeners (1778) i. 16 Master Moses is an absolute Proteus; in every elegance, at the top of the tree. 1826 Sporting Mag. 18 385 A neat horseman, and quite at the top of the tree amongst Northern jocks. 1925 Chemist & Druggist 21 Nov. (Suppl.) p. xiii/2 There's always room for a line that is, or can be developed into, a ‘top of the tree’ seller. 2004 Northern Territory News (Austral.) (Nexis) 23 Aug. 5 As a youngster Ms Prince didn't aspire to being a top-of-the-tree executive. 2021 Courier (Dundee) (Nexis) 27 Oct. (First ed.) He knew that, while he might not reach the top of the tree as a player, there was no reason why he couldn't use his football intelligence and knowledge to make a major impression as..a manager of genuine stature. < as lemmas |
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