higher

higher — 形容詞

IPA/ˈhaɪə(r)/
KK[hˈaɪɚ]IPA/ˈhaɪər/
  • higherpositive
  • higherercomparative
  • higherestsuperlative

1. describes something that is above another in position, or that has a larger numb

1.形容詞A2
釋義

更高的

在高度、數量、程度或重要性上超過一般

describes something that is above another in position, or that has a larger number, stronger degree, or more importance than something else or than the usual standard

例句

Nicholas got a higher score on his maths test than his friend did.

Nicholas 在數學考試中拿到比朋友更高的分數。

higher + noun + than for comparing two things

Fruit prices are higher in winter due to long-distance shipping.

水果的價格在冬天較高，因為需長途運送。

同義詞
  • greater

    broader in scope; used for numbers, amounts, and abstract qualities

  • larger

    focuses on physical size or total quantity, not degree or rank

  • taller

    restricted to vertical measurement of people or objects

  • superior

    more formal; implies better quality or rank rather than measurable height

反義詞
  • lower

    direct opposite in position, amount, level, or rank

文法句型

higher + noun (than + noun)

用法筆記

Frequently appears in comparative constructions with 'than'. The thing being compared to can be stated explicitly ('higher than last year') or implied ('a higher price').

常見錯誤

❌This building is more high than that one.
✅This building is higher than that one.
💡'higher' is the regular comparative form of 'high'; do not add 'more'.
❌I have a more higher score.
✅I have a higher score.
💡'more' and '-er' cannot be used together on the same adjective.

2. relating to a stage of learning that goes beyond secondary school, typically at

2.形容詞B1
釋義

高等的

指中學以上的教育階段

relating to a stage of learning that goes beyond secondary school, typically at a college, university, or professional training institute

例句

Rohan is saving money so he can go to university for higher education next year.

Rohan 正在存錢，以便明年能進入大學接受高等教育。

higher education = university-level study

Many companies prefer to hire people who have completed a higher degree in their field.

許多公司偏好在該領域擁有高等學位的求職者。

同義詞
  • advanced

    broader; can describe any complex or developed stage, not just formal schooling

  • tertiary

    formal term specific to education after secondary level

  • further

    often used in British English for education after compulsory schooling

反義詞
  • basic

    refers to fundamental or elementary levels of education

  • primary

    specifically the first stage of formal schooling

文法句型

higher + education / level / degree

用法筆記

Almost always used attributively before nouns — 'higher education', 'higher level', 'higher degree'. Rarely used predicatively ('this education is higher').

常見錯誤

❌I want to get a more high education.
✅I want to get a higher education.
💡'higher' is the correct comparative form; do not use 'more high'.

higher — 名詞

IPA/ˈhaɪ.ər/
KK[hˈaɪɚ]IPA/ˈhaɪ.ɚ/

higher — 副詞