high
high — 名詞
1. a level, number, or amount that is the greatest ever reached, often in the conte
最高點
從未達到過的最高水準或數值
a level, number, or amount that is the greatest ever reached, often in the context of prices, temperatures, or performance records
Oil prices reached a new high of $95 per barrel this morning.
原油價格今早達到每桶 95 美元的新高點。
reach a new high of + number
The stock market hit an all-time high yesterday, making many investors happy.
股市昨天創下歷史新高，讓許多投資人非常開心。
hit an all-time high
Temperatures in Tokyo reached a record high of 38 degrees last week.
東京上週氣溫達到 38 度的歷史高點。
The company's profits rose to a new high this year, surprising the whole industry.
這家公司的利潤今年創下新高，令整個業界感到驚訝。
Darius noted that the river level had reached a dangerous high after the storm.
Darius 指出暴風雨過後河水水位已達到危險的高點。
- peak
focuses on the very top of a curve; 'high' can describe a sustained record, while 'peak' is the single highest point
- record
used as a noun to mean the best-ever achievement; 'high' is more general and can refer to any elevated level
- maximum
more technical and exact; 'high' is less precise and more common in everyday speech
- low
the opposite end of the same scale — a low is the smallest amount or weakest point
文法句型
the/a high of + number
reach/hit a high
常見錯誤
2. a short period of great happiness, excitement, or energy, which can be caused by
興奮感
因成功或藥物等引發的強烈興奮
a short period of great happiness, excitement, or energy, which can be caused by a success, a drug, alcohol, or a spiritual experience
Winning the competition gave Tara a natural high that lasted for days.
贏得比賽讓 Tara 有持續好幾天的自然興奮感。
natural high — non-drug euphoria from achievement
Apinya was on a high for a week after finishing her first marathon.
Apinya 跑完第一場馬拉松後，興奮了整整一個禮拜。
on a high — experiencing the euphoric state
Some people seek the high that comes from extreme sports like rock climbing.
有些人追求攀岩等極限運動帶來的興奮感。
The crowd was on a high after the team scored in the final seconds.
球隊在最後幾秒得分後，全場觀眾都陷入興奮。
Antonia warned her friends about the dangers of chasing the high from illegal drugs.
Antonia 警告她的朋友，追逐非法藥物帶來的興奮感非常危險。
文法句型
on a high
a natural high
come down from a high
用法筆記
Common in the phrase 'on a high' to describe the state of experiencing this feeling. Can be modified with adjectives like 'natural', 'sudden', or 'temporary' to clarify the cause.
常見錯誤
3. the short informal form of 'high school', appearing in a school's official title
高中
學校名稱中對高中的簡稱
the short informal form of 'high school', appearing in a school's official title
My cousin goes to Northwood High, which is just a few blocks from our house.
我的表弟就讀 Northwood 高中，離我們家只有幾條街。
used as part of a school name — Northwood High
Romi graduated from Central High in 2023 and is now at university.
Romi 2023 年從 Central 高中畢業，現在在上大學。
The basketball team from Washington High won the city championship this year.
Washington 高中的籃球隊今年贏得了全市冠軍。
Mrs. Sade has been teaching math at Lincoln High since 2015.
Sade 老師從 2015 年開始就在 Lincoln 高中教數學。
文法句型
[Name] High
用法筆記
Always written with a capital H as part of the official school name. Usually follows a place name or person's name. This use is common in American English but less familiar to British English speakers.
常見錯誤
high — 形容詞
1. describing an object that extends far upward from its base or is situated well a
高的
從底部到頂部距離大的
describing an object that extends far upward from its base or is situated well above floor level — for instance, a mountain, a building, or a shelf
The books on the top shelf are too high for a child to reach.
最上層書架的書太高了，小孩拿不到。
position: too high for [someone] to reach
The top shelf was too high for Minh to reach, so he stood on a chair to get the book.
最上層的書架對 Minh 來說太高了，他只好站在椅子上拿書。
A high wall surrounds the garden to keep out animals.
一道高高的圍牆環繞著花園，防止動物闖入。
The flood water rose so high that it reached the first floor.
洪水漲得那麼高，甚至淹到了一樓。
A high fence separates the two houses in the neighbourhood.
一道高高的圍籬把社區裡的兩棟房子隔開。
- low
the direct opposite—short distance from bottom to top or from the ground
用法筆記
Used mainly for objects and places, not for people. For a person's height, use 'tall' instead.
常見錯誤
2. greater in number, amount, level, or degree than what is normal or expected
高的；大的
數量、程度超出正常水準
greater in number, amount, level, or degree than what is normal or expected
The temperature in Taipei is very high during the summer months.
台北夏季的氣溫非常高。
collocation: high temperature / high price / high speed
Ritu was worried about the high cost of living in the city.
Ritu 很擔心市區高昂的生活費用。
Drivers should not go at high speed near schools.
駕駛人不應在學校附近高速行駛。
Christopher received a high score on his math test.
Christopher 在數學考試中獲得高分。
Devika's high level of stress from her final exams kept her awake for three nights straight.
Devika 期末考帶來的高度壓力讓她連續三個晚上都睡不著。
- low
below the usual or expected level (low price, low temperature)
常見錯誤
3. describes something that has a big amount of a certain element — such as a fruit
富含…的
含有大量某種物質或特質
describes something that has a big amount of a certain element — such as a fruit that is rich in vitamins or a region with many minerals
Spinach is high in iron and other important vitamins.
菠菜富含鐵質和其他重要的維生素。
pattern: high in [nutrient/substance]
Aylin chose a breakfast cereal that is low in sugar but high in fibre.
Aylin 選擇了一款低糖但高纖的早餐麥片。
This area of the city has a neighbourhood high in crime.
市區的這個區域犯罪率很高。
Hao's doctor told him to avoid foods high in salt.
Hao 的醫生建議他避免食用高鹽食物。
The Mediterranean diet is high in vegetables and healthy oils.
地中海飲食富含蔬菜和健康的油脂。
- low
containing very little of something (low in fat, low in calories)
文法句型
high + in + [substance/quality]
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'in' + a noun (high in protein, high in fat). Common in health, nutrition, and environmental contexts.
常見錯誤
4. having strong moral principles or a very good, admirable quality—for example, pu
高尚的
具有崇高道德標準的
having strong moral principles or a very good, admirable quality—for example, pursuing a noble purpose or setting a strict ethical standard
The charity works to promote high moral standards in business.
該慈善機構致力於在商業領域推廣崇高的道德標準。
collocation: high moral standards / high ideals / high principles
Tendai held high ideals about fairness after watching his mother defend poor neighbours against unfair landlords.
Tendai 親眼目睹母親為貧窮鄰居對抗不公平的地主後，懷抱著關於公平的崇高理想。
The teacher expected her students to show high standards of honesty.
那位老師期望學生展現出很高的誠實標準。
People admired Joaquín for his high principles even in difficult times.
即使在逆境中，Joaquín 依然堅守崇高的原則，令眾人欽佩。
用法筆記
This sense is typically used with abstract nouns such as 'standards', 'ideals', 'principles', and 'morals'. It describes character or quality, not concrete objects.
常見錯誤
5. (of wind or sea) moving or blowing with great force; strong and powerful in spee
強勁的
風力或海浪強勁
(of wind or sea) moving or blowing with great force; strong and powerful in speed or intensity
High winds blew tree branches onto the road during the storm.
強風在暴風雨期間將樹枝吹到馬路上。
collocation: high wind / high winds
The ferry could not leave the port because of high seas.
因為海象惡劣，渡輪無法出港。
Adina shut all the windows before the high winds arrived.
Adina 在強風來臨前關上了所有窗戶。
Meteorologists warned of high winds along the coast tonight.
氣象學家警告今晚沿海地區將有強風。
用法筆記
Almost always used with 'wind' or 'sea' (high wind / high seas). Not used for storms or rain directly (a 'high storm' is incorrect).
常見錯誤
6. having a lot of power, authority, or influence; occupying a senior or respected
高層的
擁有權力或重要地位的
having a lot of power, authority, or influence; occupying a senior or respected position in an organisation or society
Élise was promoted to a high position in the company last year.
Élise 去年在公司升任高層職位。
collocation: high position / high rank / high office
Several high officials attended the important international meeting in Geneva.
幾位高層官員出席了那場國際會議。
The Tanakas, a family of high social status, were invited to every charity gala in the city.
Tanaka 家族社會地位崇高，城裡每場慈善晚宴都會邀請他們。
The judge handled the case with high authority and fairness.
那位法官以高度的權威和公正來處理該案件。
Only high-ranking officers have access to that secure room.
只有高階軍官才能進入那間安全室。
用法筆記
Frequently combines with other words to form compounds like 'high-ranking' and 'high-level'. The opposite sense of status is 'low' (low-ranking, low status).
常見錯誤
7. describes a sound whose pitch is well above the middle of what people can hear —
高音的
聲音頻率高而不低沉
describes a sound whose pitch is well above the middle of what people can hear — for example, a whistle, a child's shriek, or the highest notes on a piano
The cat let out a high squeal when Kwame accidentally stepped on its tail.
Kwame 不小心踩到那隻貓的尾巴，貓發出一聲高亢的尖叫。
high + noun for a sharp sound
Min's voice went high with excitement as she described the surprise party.
Min 描述驚喜派對時興奮得聲音都變尖了。
The high notes on the violin sounded clear and sweet through the concert hall.
小提琴的高音透過音樂廳聽起來清澈而甜美。
The driver heard a high beep coming from the smoke alarm in the kitchen.
司機聽到廚房裡的煙霧警報器發出高頻的嗶嗶聲。
Dogs can hear sounds at a much higher pitch than humans can detect.
狗能聽到比人類所能感知的更高音頻的聲音。
- high-pitched
more specific and common in everyday speech for voices and sounds
- shrill
suggests an unpleasant, piercing quality
- sharp
describes a sudden, intense high sound
文法句型
high + noun (attributive)
be/get/become + high (predicative)
用法筆記
Frequently used attributively (high note, high pitch) but also works predicatively (the alarm was high). To describe a person's typical voice, high-pitched is more natural.
常見錯誤
8. describes meat, especially wild game such as pheasant or venison, that has start
有異味的
肉類開始腐敗，散發強烈臭味
describes meat, especially wild game such as pheasant or venison, that has started to decay and gives off a very strong, unpleasant smell
The butcher warned Zuri that the pheasant was high and needed cooking today.
肉販提醒 Zuri 那隻野雞已經有異味了，今天就得煮掉。
predicative: be + high (game meat)
A high, unpleasant smell came from the old fridge when Joshua opened its door.
Joshua 打開舊冰箱的門時，一股食材腐壞的臭味撲鼻而來。
Some hunters enjoy eating high game meat with a very strong flavour.
有些獵人喜歡吃味道濃烈的野味肉。
Hamza threw away the duck because it had gone high in the warm weather.
天氣太熱，那隻鴨子已經發臭了，Hamza 只好把它扔掉。
The venison smelled a bit high, so Élise did not serve it to guests.
那塊鹿肉聞起來有點開始腐敗的味道，Élise 便沒有端給客人吃。
- fresh
describes meat that is newly prepared and safe to eat
文法句型
be/go + high (predicative)
go + high
high + meat/game (attributive)
用法筆記
Chiefly British. Most often applied to game birds and wild meat that have been hung to develop a strong taste. When meat is just generally spoiled and inedible, the more common word is off (British) or rotten/bad (American).
常見錯誤
9. in a state of unusual excitement, loss of control, or confused thinking caused b
嗨的
因藥物作用而精神恍惚或興奮
in a state of unusual excitement, loss of control, or confused thinking caused by taking illegal drugs
After smoking marijuana, Lucía felt high and could not stop laughing.
Lucía 吸了大麻之後整個人嗨起來，笑個不停。
get/feel + high (drug effect)
The police arrested Christopher for driving while high on prescription pills.
Christopher 吃了處方藥後嗨著開車，結果被警察逮捕。
Esme could tell her brother was high because his eyes were very red.
Esme 看得出來她哥哥吸毒後嗨了，因為他的眼睛很紅。
Eitan warned his friends about the dangers of getting high on unknown pills.
Eitan 告誡朋友們為了嗨而吸食來路不明的藥物很危險。
Being high made Ishaan feel disconnected from everything around him.
嗨起來之後，Ishaan 覺得自己和周遭的一切都脫節了。
- stoned
specifically suggests the relaxed, drowsy effect of marijuana or similar drugs
- intoxicated
formal term covering both alcohol and drugs
- wasted
very informal slang for being heavily affected by drugs or alcohol
文法句型
be/get + high
get + high + on + drug
while + high
用法筆記
Common in informal speech. Almost always predicative (she is high, they got high). The phrase high on specifies the substance: high on cocaine / high on weed. 'Getting high' is a fixed collocation referring to the act of taking drugs for pleasure.
常見錯誤
high — 副詞
1. far above the ground, whether staying in one place or moving to a higher point
在高處
離地面很遠的位置或往該位置移動
far above the ground, whether staying in one place or moving to a higher point
A kite flew high above the park where Lien was playing with her brother.
Lien 和弟弟在公園玩時，一隻風箏在高處飛翔。
The shelf was fixed high on the wall, so Benjamin needed a ladder.
架子釘在牆上很高的位置，所以 Benjamin 需要梯子。
passive with 'high on': be fixed / be placed + high on [surface]
Rania threw the ball high over the fence into the neighbour's garden.
Rania 把球高高地扔過圍欄，掉進鄰居的花園裡。
From the lookout point, the village lay high in the valley below Ilan.
從觀景台望去，村莊坐落在 Ilan 下方的山谷高處。
Naoko hung the picture high on the living room wall above the sofa.
Naoko 把畫掛在客廳沙發上方很高的牆面上。
- low
direct opposite; at or to a small distance from the ground
文法句型
verb + high + prepositional phrase (above / over / on / in)
be + high + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Common with verbs of position (be, sit, lie, stand) and verbs of motion (fly, jump, throw, climb). For figurative meanings meaning 'to a great degree', use 'highly' instead — e.g. 'highly recommended', not 'high recommended'.