单词 | height |
释义 | Word Frequency height(haɪt) noun 1. the vertical distance from the bottom or lowest part of something to the top or apex 2. the vertical distance of an object or place above the ground or above sea level; altitude 3. relatively great altitude or distance from the bottom to the top 4. the topmost point; summit 5. astronomy the angular distance of a celestial body above the horizon 6. the period of greatest activity or intensity the height of the battle 7. an extreme example of its kind the height of rudeness 8. (often plural) an area of high ground 9. (often plural) the state of being far above the ground I don't like heights 10. (often plural) a position of influence, fame, or power the giddy heights they occupied in the 1980s Word origin Old English hīehthu; related to Old Norse hǣthe, Gothic hauhitha, Old High German hōhida; see high |
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