top
noun
uk/tɒp/us/tɑːp/topnoun(HIGHEST PART)
A2[C]
thehighestplaceorpart:
顶；顶端；顶部Shewaitedfor meatthe topofthestairs.她在楼梯梯顶位置等我。
There wereflagsonthe topsofmany of thebuildings.许多大楼的楼顶都有旗子。
There was apileofbooksontopof(= on)thetable.桌上有一堆书。
Synonyms
apex(SUCCESS)figurative
peak(HIGHEST POINT)
pinnacle
summit(HIGHEST POINT)
thesummit
vertexspecialized
zenith(MOST SUCCESSFUL POINT)
Opposite
bottom(FARTHEST PART)
See also
clifftop
hilltop
mountaintop
rooftop
the treetops
[C]
theflatuppersurfaceof something:
上层表面The top of thetable/deskwasbadlyscratched.桌面／课桌面被划得很厉害。
- From the top of the EmpireStateBuilding, you canseethefullextentof Manhattan.
- She had herhairallpiledup on top of herhead.
- Theirhouseis on the top of ahill.
- Sheshowedme to anatticbedroomat the top of thehouse.
- Thecloudlifted, and the tops of themountainssuddenlycame intoview.
Edges & extremities of objects
- -rimmed
- apex
- apical
- apices
- bevel
- border
- bottom
- brow
- cap
- circumference
- edge
- extremity
- foot
- palm-fringed
- perimeter
- periphery
- rim
- rimless
- tip
- vertex
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Surfaces of objects
topnoun(CLOTHES)
B1[C]
anypieceoflightclothingwornon thepartof thebodyabove thewaist:
上装，上衣askimpytop暴露的上装
apyjamatop睡衣上装
I need a top to go with thesetrousers.我需要一件上衣配这条裤子。
- I waswearingawarmtop.
- Shelefthertracksuittop at thegym.
- I haven't got a top that goes with thisskirt.
Jumpers, shirts & tee-shirts
- bandeau
- beach shirt
- blouse
- bodysuit
- boob tube
- dashiki
- dress shirt
- gansey
- guernsey
- hair shirt
- Oxford shirt
- polo neck
- polo shirt
- polo-necked
- pullover
- tank top
- tee shirt
- tunic
- turtleneck
- turtlenecked
topnoun(LID)
C1[C]
thecoverorlidused tocloseacontainerorpen:
（容器或笔的）盖子a screw-on top螺旋盖
abottletop瓶盖
apentop笔帽
- Idroppedthebottletop under thetable.
- Makesureyou do the top upproperly.
- Has thisboxgot a top?
Lids, covers and stoppers
- bezel
- bottle cap
- bottle top
- coozy
- cosy
- crystal
- jacket
- Koozie
- lid
- liner
- nozzle
- pen lid
- piano lid
- plug
- sleeve
- stopper
- stubby holder
- tea cosy
- tight-fitting
- zarf
topnoun(MOST IMPORTANT)
the topC2[S]
the mostimportantpositionin agroupororganization:
最重要的职位；最高的地位At 40, he wasatthe topofhisprofession.40岁时，他处于职场生涯的顶峰。
Lifeatthe top isstressful.身居高位压力很大。
Success and achievements
- a feather inyourcapidiom
- a roaring successidiom
- accomplishment
- achievement
- achievement test
- ascension
- ascent
- belt
- boom
- every dog has its dayidiom
- feat
- fruition
- havesomethingunderyourbeltidiom
- laugh
- prospect
- quantum leap
- secret sauce
- sellout
- stratosphere
- tear
topnoun(TOY)
[C]
aspinning top
陀螺（同 spinning top）
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Toys & dolls
- balloon
- beach ball
- chew toy
- doll's pram
- fidget
- fidget spinner
- finger puppet
- go-kart
- marble
- mud pie
- rag doll
- rocking horse
- snow globe
- sock puppet
- soft toy
- squirt gun
- squishy
- stacker
- teddy
- tricycle
topnoun(EARRING)
[Cusually plural]Indian English
apieceofjewellery, usually one of apair,wornin aholein theearorfastenedto theearby aclip; anearring
耳环，耳饰Jewelry
- ankle bracelet
- bangle
- bauble
- be dripping withsomethingidiom
- butterfly
- circlet
- clip-on
- cuff
- drip
- earring
- engagement ring
- finery
- jewelled
- jewellery
- jewellery box
- rhinestone
- signet ring
- sleeper
- sparkler
- treasure
topnoun(LEAVES)
tops[plural]
theleavesof avegetableplantgrownmainlyforitsroots:
根菜植物的叶子Wefedtherabbitsomebeetroottops.我们拿一些甜菜叶子喂这只兔子。
If you putcarrottops inwatertheystarttogrow.胡萝卜叶子放在水中就会生长。
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Parts of plants
- bilobed
- blade
- bough
- bulb
- calyx
- caning
- cascara sagrada
- corolla
- endodermis
- needle
- outgrowth
- rhizome
- simple leaf
- spine
- stoma
- tea leaf
- variegation
- vascular
- veined
- vesicle
Idioms
at the top ofyourvoice
be at the top of your game
be on top ofsomething
from top to bottom
from top to toe
get on top ofsomeone
off the top ofyourhead
on top ofsomething
on top of the world
over the top
top
adjective[before noun]
uk/tɒp/us/tɑːp/topadjective[before noun](HIGHEST PART)
B1[before noun]
at thehighestpartof something:
顶端的；顶部的There's adirtymarkon the topleft-handcornerof thepicture.照片的左上角有一处污迹。
Theofficesare on the topfloorof thebuilding.办公室在大楼的顶层。
He wasstandingon the toprungof aladder.他站在梯子的最高一级。
Theballcurledinto the topcornerof thenet.球沿着一条弧线飞进了球门上角。
- The top fewbuttonson hisshirtwereopen,revealingamatofdarkhairon hischest.
- The topdeckof thebuswas alwaysfullofpeoplesmoking.
- Theburglarsgainedentryby a topwindow.
- Apply afinelineofhighlighteralong themiddleofyourtoplip.
- Thetunewaspitchedtoo high for me toreachthe topnotes.
Edges & extremities of objects
- -rimmed
- apex
- apical
- apices
- bevel
- border
- bottom
- brow
- cap
- circumference
- edge
- extremity
- foot
- palm-fringed
- perimeter
- periphery
- rim
- rimless
- tip
- vertex
topadjective[before noun](UPPER PART)
in thepartnearestto thehighestpart; in theupperpart:
上面的；顶上的The top fewstepsweredamagedandbroken.最上面几级梯级受损断了。
Edges & extremities of objects
- -rimmed
- apex
- apical
- apices
- bevel
- border
- bottom
- brow
- cap
- circumference
- edge
- extremity
- foot
- palm-fringed
- perimeter
- periphery
- rim
- rimless
- tip
- vertex
top
adjective,adverb
uk/tɒp/us/tɑːp/B1
(in thepositionof being) mostimportantorsuccessful;best:
最重要的（地）；最成功的（地）；最好的（地）So what would beyourtopchoiceof aplaceto go onholiday?那么你度假的首选地是哪里？
As achessplayerhe's among the top tenpercentin thecountry.他的国际象棋水平居该国前10%之列。
B1
Toppeople,organizations, oractivitiesare the mostimportantorsuccessfulones:
（人、机构、活动）最重要的，最成功的topathletes/executives头号选手／顶级经理人
topjobs高级职位
topschools一流学校
at top speed
asfastaspossible:
全速Thetrainthunderedthrough thestationat topspeed.火车全速隆隆地驶过车站。
be/come top
B2UK
to be thestudentwith thebestresults:
考第一名，成绩最好She came top (of theclass) inEnglish.她在班里英语成绩最好。
Samwas topat/inScience.萨姆自然课考了第一。
on top formUK(USin top form)
feelingor doing things as well aspossible:
处于最佳状态Paul's back on topformafter hisillness.保罗病愈后又恢复到了最佳状态。
- Increasing thenumberof women in topmanagementjobswill be aslowprocess.
- I'd put him among the top sixtennisplayersof alltime.
- Thecarhas a topspeedof 155milesperhour.
- Shewonthe topprize.
- Matthew Le Tissier was Southampton's topgoalscorerthatseason.
- Clubs whofinishin the top fourqualifytoplayin the ChampionsLeague.
Successful (things or people)
- achiever
- alive
- alpha male
- arrive
- ascendant
- baller
- bang
- carry
- havesomethinginyourpocketidiom
- have the world atyourfeetidiom
- healthily
- heavy hitteridiom
- high-flyer
- represent
- superachiever
- superhit
- superseller
- swimmingly
- thriving
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Extremely good
Very important or urgent
Speed of motion
Fast and rapid
Animal physiology: fit & healthy
top
adjective,exclamation
UKinformaluk/tɒp/us/tɑːp/excellent:
极好的"How wasyourparty?" "Top,mate."“你的聚会怎么样？”“好得很，老兄。”
"You coming, then? " "Yeah, top!"“这么说，你要来？”“是的，太好了！”
Extremely good
- admirable
- amazing
- amazingly
- ask forsomeone
- award-winning
- divine
- first-rate
- five-star
- gold-plated
- gourmet
- greatness
- high-class
- par excellence
- shining
- sock
- splendid
- splendidly
- stellar
- stupendously
- wonderfully
top
verb
uk/tɒp/us/tɑːp/-pp-topverb(HIGHEST PART)
C2[T](alsotop off)
to be on theuppersurfaceof something,especiallyas adecoration:
（尤指作为装饰）在…的上表面Thedessertwas topped offwithwhippedcreamandpiecesoffruit.这份甜点上涂了泡沫状奶油，放了几块水果。
- Themountainswere topped withsnow.
- Theirpartyhas topped all therecentpolls.
- Thecoffeewas topped with aswirlofcream.
- Thebooktopped thebestsellerlistforweeks.
Edges & extremities of objects
- -rimmed
- apex
- apical
- apices
- bevel
- border
- bottom
- brow
- cap
- circumference
- edge
- extremity
- foot
- palm-fringed
- perimeter
- periphery
- rim
- rimless
- tip
- vertex
topverb(MOST IMPORTANT)
C2[T]
to be the mostimportant, mostsuccessful, etc.:
为…之首Thesongtoppedthecharts(=soldthelargestnumberofrecordings)for fiveweeks.这首歌5周以来一直位居销售排行榜之首。
She toppedthebill(= was the mostimportantactin the show).她是主演。
Being important and having importance
- bulk
- bulk largeidiom
- centrality
- come beforesomething/someone
- count
- cut
- cut to the chaseidiom
- fish
- have bigger/other fish to fryidiom
- have/take pride of placeidiom
- high-stakes
- loom
- loom largeidiom
- matter
- mean the world tosomeoneidiom
- override
- pride
- reign
- rise
- signify
topverb(BEST)
[T]
to do,pay, etc. more orbetterthan anyoneelse:
超过；高过；胜过"They'veofferedme £1,000." "I'mafraidwe can't top that."“他们给我开价1000英镑。”“恐怕我们开不出比这再高的价。”
She topped mysuggestionwithanevenbetterone of her own.她自己提出了一个建议，甚至比我的还好。
Surpassing in quality or number
- catch
- catch(someone)up
- compare
- crown
- crush
- dosomethingfor an encoreidiom
- eclipse
- encore
- outcompete
- outdo
- outflank
- outgo
- outman
- push the envelopeidiom
- put/leavesomeonein the shadeidiom
- shade
- shame
- steal a march onsomeoneidiom
- stealsomeone'sthunderidiom
- surpass
topverb(KILL)
topyourselfUKslang
tokillyourself
自杀Killing
- -cide
- abattoir
- anti-suicide
- assisted suicide
- butchery
- claimsomeone'slifeidiom
- commit
- culpable homicide
- deadly
- exterminate
- liquidate
- misery
- mortal
- neutralization
- neutralize
- non-fatal
- overlie
- poison
- sacrifice
- wring
Idioms
top and tail
to top it all
Phrasal verbs
topsomethingoff
topsomethingup
topsomeoneup
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