| 释义 |
the high groundA position of superiority (originally in military conflict): he wants the EC to take the moral high ground by agreeing to an environmental tax...- One of the most basic tenets of military strategy is never give up the high ground.
- This could be one area where the Tories could seize the high ground, and I would welcome the mention of some concrete proposals in this area from the future leader to that effect.
- The rebel leaders had taken the high ground, and as many as 300 strong outnumbered the troops by approximately three to one.
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