释义 |
high-flierˌhigh-ˈflier, high flyer noun [countable] - The company was once a high-flier in the disk drive business.
- All were aeronautical engineers; and all high-fliers in their particular field.
- His high-fliers were brought crashing back to earth by a 3-0 Tranmere victory, however.
- The company, a former high-flier, faced rumors ranging from selling by insiders to whether the accountants would certify the audit.
- What book has Pretoria now placed on its set reading list for trainee high-fliers in the country's diplomatic service?
someone who is extremely successful in their job or in school—high-flying adjective |