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top

noun
 
/tɒp/
/tɑːp/
Idioms
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    highest point最高点

  1.  
     [countable] the highest part or point of something顶；顶部；顶端
    • at the top of something She was standing at the top of the stairs.她站在楼梯的顶端。
    • The title is right at the top of the page.标题就在页面的顶端。
    • at the top Write your name at the top.把你的姓名写在上端。
    • to the top He filled my glass to the top.他把我的杯子斟得满满的。
    • to the top of something We climbed to the very top of the hill.我们爬到了山的最高点。
    • on the top Snow was falling on the mountain tops.山顶上正在下雪。
    • on the top of something He was completely bald on the top of his head.他完全秃顶在头顶上。
    • I was out of breath when I reached the top.到达山顶时，我气喘吁吁。
    • (British English) the top of the milk (= the cream that rises to the top of a bottle of milk)牛奶表面的奶皮
    • The wind was blowing in the tops of the trees.风儿吹拂着树梢。
    see also rooftop, treetop
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • extreme
    • very
    • cliff
    • …
    preposition
    • at the top
    • on top
    • to the top
    • …
    phrases
    • from top to bottom
    See full entry
    2.

    upper surface上层表面

  2.  
     [countable] the upper flat surface of something表面；上面
    • Can you polish the top of the table?请把桌面擦亮好吗？
    see also desktop (2), flat-top, hardtop, roll-top desk, soft-top, tabletop
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • extreme
    • very
    • cliff
    • …
    preposition
    • at the top
    • on top
    • to the top
    • …
    phrases
    • from top to bottom
    See full entry
    3.

    clothing衣服

  3.  
     [countable] a piece of clothing worn on the upper part of the body上衣
    • I need a top to go with this skirt.我需要一件上衣来配这条裙子。
    • a tracksuit/bikini/pyjama top运动服╱比基尼泳装╱睡衣的上装
    • He was wearing a blue hooded top.他穿着一件蓝色的带帽上衣。
    • She wore a pink skirt with a matching top.她身穿一条粉色裙子和一件与之相配的上衣。
    see also crop top, tank topTopics Clothes and Fashiona2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • halter
    • hooded
    • long-sleeved
    • …
    See full entry
    4.

    of pen/bottle笔；瓶子

  4.  
     [countable] a thing that you put on the end of something to close it帽；盖；塞
    • Where's the top of this pen?这支笔的笔帽在哪儿？
    • a bottle with a screw top带螺旋盖儿的瓶子
    Synonyms lidlid
    • top
    • cork
    • cap
    • plug
    These are all words for a cover for a container.
    • lid a cover over a container that can be removed or opened by turning or lifting it:
      • a jar with a tight-fitting lid盖子很紧的广口瓶
    • top a thing that you put over the end of something such as a pen or bottle in order to close it指笔帽、瓶盖、瓶塞
    • cork a small, round object made of cork or plastic that is used for closing bottles, especially wine bottles指尤用于酒瓶的软木塞、塑料瓶塞
    • cap (often in compounds) a top for a pen or a cover for protecting something such as the lens of a camera
    • plug a round piece of material that you put into a hole in order to block it; a flat, round rubber or plastic thing that you put into the hole of a sink in order to stop the water from flowing out:
      • a bath plug浴缸塞子
    Patterns
    • a tight-fitting lid/​top/​cap
    • a screw top/​cap
    • a pen lid/​top
    • to put on/​screw on/​take off/​unscrew the lid/​top/​cap
    • to pull out the cork/​plug
    Extra Examples
    • He popped the top of a soda can.他啪的一声打开苏打水罐的盖子。
    • We used to collect milk bottle tops for charity.我们曾经收集牛奶瓶盖以作慈善用途。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • bottle
    verb + top
    • lift
    • lift off
    • pop
    • …
    See full entry
    5.

    highest rank最高等级

  5.  
    the top
    [singular] the highest or most important rank or position最高的级别；最重要的职位
    • at the top of something They finished the season at the top of the league.他们打完这个赛季之后积分高居联赛的榜首。
    • He's at the top of his profession.他正处于事业的巅峰。
    • We have a lot of things to do, but packing is at the top of the list.我们有许多事情要做，但首先是打点行装。
    • at the top The company needs to make a change at the top.公司需要在顶部进行更改。
    • to the top She is determined to make it to the top (= achieve fame or success).她决心要出人头地。
    • He worked his way to the top in just a few short years.在短短的几年内，他就一路攀登顶峰。
    • to the top of something The album shot straight to the top of the charts. 专辑直接拍到排行榜的顶部。
    • The issue has recently risen to the top of the agenda.这个问题最近已成为首要议题。
    • I would not have gone into boxing if I didn't think I could reach the top.如果我不认为自己能达到顶峰，我就不会参加拳击比赛。
    • This decision came from the top.这个决定是由最高领导作出的。
    Extra Examples
    • The company has an unusually high proportion of young people at the top.公司高层中年轻人的比例高得非同寻常。
    • Pay was now at the top of the employees' agenda.现在，薪酬已成为员工议程的重中之重。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + top
    • get to
    • make it to
    • reach
    • …
    preposition
    • at the top
    • on top
    • to the top
    • …
    phrases
    • top of the agenda
    • top of the class
    See full entry
    6.

    furthest point

  6. [singular] the top of something the end of a street, table, etc. that is furthest away from you or from where you usually come to it尽头；远端
    • I'll meet you at the top of Thorpe Street.我会和你在索普大街的尽头碰面。
    7.

    leaves of plant植物的叶子

  7. [countable, usually plural] the leaves of a plant that is grown mainly for its root（根菜作物的）茎叶
    • Remove the green tops from the carrots.去掉胡萝卜的绿叶。
    8.

    amount of money/time

  8. tops
     [plural] (informal) used after an amount of money, time, etc. to show that it is the highest, longest, etc. possible（用于款额后）最高额
    • It couldn't have cost more than £50, tops.这东西的价格最高不会超过 50 英镑。
    • It'll take a couple of hours, tops.最多要花几个小时。
    9.

    best最好

  9. tops
     [plural] (old-fashioned, informal) a person or thing of the best quality最优秀的人；最好的东西；精华
    • Among sports superstars she’s (the) tops.她在超级体育明星中独占鳌头。
    • In the survey the Brits come out tops for humour.这项调查显示，英国人的幽默是首屈一指的。
    10.

    toy玩具

  10. [countable] a child’s toy that turns round on a point when it is moved very quickly by hand or by a string陀螺
    • She was so confused—her mind was spinning like a top.她如坠五里雾中，被搞得晕头转向。
    11. see also big top, red-top
    Word Originnoun senses 1 to 9 late Old English topp (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch top ‘summit, crest’. noun sense 10 late Old English, of unknown origin.
Idioms
at the top/bottom of the heap
  1. high up/low down in the structure of an organization or a society在（机构或社会的）顶层／底层
    • These workers are at the bottom of the economic heap.这些工人处在经济结构的底层。
at the top of the tree
  1. in the highest position or rank in a profession or career（在行业、事业中）高居首位，处于顶峰
at the top of your voice
  1. as loudly as possible高声地；放声地；扯着喉咙地
    • She was screaming at the top of her voice.她在声嘶力竭地尖叫。
    • I was shouting at the top of my voice but she couldn't hear me.我喊的声音已经是最大了，可她还是听不见。
blow your top
(North American English also blow your stack)
  1. (informal) to get very angry大怒；暴跳如雷
(at the) bottom/top of the pile
  1. in the least/most important position in a group of people or things处于无足轻重的／举足轻重的地位
    • It’s been 20 years since a British player was top of the pile.自从英国选手跻身榜首已经20年了。
    • The government is doing little to help those on the bottom of the social pile.政府几乎没有采取任何措施帮助处于社会底层的人。
come out on top
  1. to win a contest or an argument（在比赛或辩论中）名列前茅，先拔头筹
    • In most boardroom disputes he tends to come out on top.在大多数董事会议的辩论中，他往往占据上风。
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
from top to bottom
  1. going to every part of a place in a very careful way从上到下；彻底地
    • We cleaned the house from top to bottom.我们把房子彻底打扫了一遍。
from top to toe
  1. completely; all over从头到脚；浑身上下；全部
    • She was dressed in green from top to toe.她从头到脚穿了一身绿。
get on top of somebody
  1. to be too much for somebody to manage or deal with使吃不消；使应接不暇
    • All this extra work is getting on top of him.这么多的额外工作快使他吃不消了。
get on top of something
  1. to manage to control or deal with something设法驾驭；处理
    • How will I ever get on top of all this work?我究竟怎样才处理得了这么多的工作？
off the top of your head
  1. (informal) just guessing or using your memory, without taking time to think carefully or check the facts单凭猜测（或记忆）；信口地；不假思索地
    • I can't remember the name off the top of my head, but I can look it up for you.我一时想不起这个名字，不过我可以给你查一查。
    Topics Doubt, guessing and certaintyc2
on top
  1. on the highest point or surface在上面；在顶部
    • a cake with cream on top上面浇有奶油的蛋糕
    • Stand on top and look down.站在顶上俯视。
  2. in a leading position or in control处于领先地位；控制局面
    • She remained on top for the rest of the match.在比赛的余下部分她一直领先。
  3. in addition另外；加之
    • Look, here's 30 dollars, and I'll buy you lunch on top.你看，这是给你的 30 美元，另外我还会给你买午餐。
on top of something/somebody
  1.  
     on, over or covering something/somebody在…上面；在…上方；覆盖着
    • Books were piled on top of one another.书一本一本地摞在一起。
    • There was a vase on top of the bookcase.书架顶上有个花瓶。
    • Many people were crushed when the building collapsed on top of them.那座楼房倒塌时砸伤了下面许多人。
  2.  
     in addition to something除…之外
    • He gets commission on top of his salary.他除了薪金之外还拿佣金。
    • On top of everything else, my car's been stolen.我所有的东西都被盗，连汽车也给偷走了。
  3. very close to something/somebody紧挨着；与…紧靠着
    • We were all living on top of each other in that tiny apartment.我们都挤着住在那套小小的公寓里。
  4. in control of a situation控制着；掌握着
    • Do you think he's really on top of his job?你认为他真的能做好他的工作吗？
    • Work tends to pile up if I don’t keep on top of it.如果我不紧抓工作，工作往往会堆积如山。
on top of the world
  1. very happy or proud欢天喜地；心满意足；非常自豪Topics Feelingsc1
over the top
  1. (abbreviation OTT)
     (especially British English, informal) done with too much acting, emotion or effort过分；过火；过头
    • His performance is completely over the top.他的表演完全过火了。
    • an over-the-top reaction过头的反应
take something from the top
  1. (informal) to go back to the beginning of a song, piece of music, etc. and repeat it从头再唱（或再奏等）
    • OK, everybody, let's take it from the top.好，咱们大家从头再唱一遍。
thin/bald on top
  1. (informal) with little or no hair on the head头发稀疏；谢顶
    • He's starting to get a little thin on top (= he's losing his hair).他开始有点谢顶了。
    • He's going bald on top.他谢顶了。
    Topics Appearancec2
up top
  1. (British English, informal) used to talk about a person’s intelligence（指人的智力）头脑，脑子
    • He hasn't got much up top (= he isn't very intelligent).他没有多少脑子。
    • It’s what’s up top (= how intelligent you are) that matters.最重要的是（您的才智）。

top

adjective
 
/tɒp/
/tɑːp/
[usually before noun]
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  1.  
     highest in position（位置、级别或程度）最高的
    • He lives on the top floor.他住在顶层。
    • She kept her passport in the top drawer.她把护照存放在最上层抽屉里。
    • The score is in the top left-hand corner of the screen.得分在屏幕的左上角。
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs
    • be
    • come
    preposition
    • in
    • of
    See full entry
  2. highest in rank, degree or importance（位置、级别或程度）最高的
    • He's one of the top players in the country.他是国内最优秀的运动员之一。
    • She got the top job.她得到了那个最高职位。
    • top officials/executives/aides高级官员/行政人员/助手
    • He finished top in the exam.他考试得了第一名。
    • She was top in English.她的英语拔尖。
    • He was top of the class in geography.他在地理领域是一流的。
    • She got top marks for her essay.她的论文得了最高分。
    • They're top of the league.他们是联赛的领头羊。
    • The club can claim top spot in the league with a victory. 俱乐部可以凭借胜利夺得联赛冠军。
    • The athletes are all on top form (= performing their best).运动员都处于最佳竞技状态。
    • He was City's top scorer last season.上赛季他是曼城的最佳射手。
    • Welfare reform is a top priority for the government.福利改革是政府的当务之急。
    • The car was travelling at top speed.那辆汽车全速行驶。
    • Who won the top prize?谁赢得了最高奖？
    • Prices at the top end of the market are coming down.市场高端价格正在下降。
    • top quality silk优质丝绸
  3. (British English, informal) very good很好的；极棒的；顶呱呱的
    • He's a top bloke.他是个大好人。
    4. Word Originadjective late Old English topp (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch top ‘summit, crest’.

top

verb
 
/tɒp/
/tɑːp/
Verb Forms
present simple I / you / we / they top
/tɒp/
/tɑːp/
he / she / it tops
/tɒps/
/tɑːps/
past simple topped
/tɒpt/
/tɑːpt/
past participle topped
/tɒpt/
/tɑːpt/
-ing form topping
/ˈtɒpɪŋ/
/ˈtɑːpɪŋ/
Idioms Phrasal Verbs
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    be more多出

  1.  
    top something to be higher than a particular amount高于，超过（某一数量）
    • Worldwide sales look set to top $1 billion.全球销售额看来很可能要超过 10 亿美元。
    2.

    be the best是最好

  2.  
    top something to be in the highest position on a list because you are the most successful, important, etc.居…之首；为…之冠
    • The band topped the charts for five weeks with their first single.这支乐队的第一张单曲唱片有五个星期高居最畅销流行音乐唱片榜榜首。
    Topics Successc1

    3. put on top置于顶端

  3.  
    [usually passive] to put something on the top of something else把（某物）放在…的上面
    • be topped by/with something The chapel was topped by a dome of white marble.教堂的顶部是白色大理石圆顶。
    • fruit salad topped with cream上面浇了奶油的水果色拉
    4.

    say/do something better说／做得更好

  4. top something to say or do something that is better, funnier, more impressive, etc. than something that somebody else has said or done in the past胜过，优于，压倒（前人所做）
    • I'm afraid the other company has topped your offer (= offered more money).很抱歉，另一家公司出价比你们高。
    • He has a house in five European capitals—how do you top that?他在欧洲的五个首都拥有一所房子-您如何顶住它？
    Extra Examples
    • It was a wonderful performance, and I challenge anyone to top that.这是一场精彩的表演，我挑战任何人都可以超越它。
    • Topping all the others by far, the award went to one of Hollywood's most respected actors.迄今为止，该奖项获得了好莱坞最受尊敬的演员之一的殊荣。
    5.

    kill yourself自杀

  5. top yourself (British English, informal) to kill yourself deliberately自杀

    6. climb hill爬山

  6. top something (literary) to reach the highest point of a hill, etc.到达山顶；达到顶端
    7. Word Originverb late Old English topp (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch top ‘summit, crest’.
Idioms
top and tail something
  1. (British English) to cut the top and bottom parts off fruit and vegetables to prepare them to be cooked or eaten去掉（水果、蔬菜）的两端；砍掉…的两头
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to top/cap it all
  1. (informal) used to introduce the final piece of information that is worse than the other bad things that you have just mentioned更有甚者；最糟糕的是
    • And then, to top it all, it started to rain!然后，最重要的是，开始下雨了！
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中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
TOPTOPabbr.1.■Take -off Position 发射阵地, (跑道)起飞位置
toptopD.J.:[tɔp]K.K.:[tɑp]n.1.■顶, 顶部When you reach the top of the hill, bear to the right.当你到达山顶时, 向右转。2.■上部, 上端She feared for the little boy when she saw him at the top of the tree.她看到那个小男孩在树顶上时, 着实替他捏了一把汗。3.■首位, 最高位, 精华He is at the top of his class.他是班上最优秀的学生。4.■盖That top belongs to this box.那个盖子是这个盒子的。5.■陀螺adj.1.■最高的, 最优良的There was a fire in the top story of the building.大楼的顶层着火了。She is top in French.她的法语学得最好。vt.1.■给…加顶; 给…盖盖子He is going to top the barn tomorrow.他打算明天给粮仓封顶。2.■达到…的顶端A church tops the hill.山顶有一座教堂。3.■超过; 胜过; 高过He tops the rest in scholarship.他的学识超过其他人。
TOPTOPabbr.1.■Take-off Position 发射阵地,(跑道)起飞位置
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top noun | adjective | verb
 1 
top / tBp ; tRp /noun C
1. HIGHEST PART 最高部分, the highest part of something顶部，顶端，上端;ANTbottom
[+ of ]
•The tops of the mountains were still covered with snow.山顶上依然白雪覆盖。
•She could only just see over the tops of their heads.她越过他们的头顶勉强才能看到前面的东西。
at the top (of) sth
•He was standing at the top of the stairs.他站在楼梯顶端。
•We'll sit down once we're at the top.我们一到顶就坐下。
•Write your name at the top of the page.在页面的上端写下你的名字。
to the top (of) sth
•Stop and wait for us when you get to the top of the slope.你到达坡顶时停下来等我们。
•I filled the glass right to the top .我把玻璃杯倒得满满的。
•The book I wanted was at the very top of the pile.我想要的书在这摞书的最上面。
clifftop / mountaintop / hilltop / treetop
•We could just see the white clifftops in the distance.我们刚好能看见远处白色的悬崖顶部。
2. UPPER SURFACE 上方表面, the flat upper surface of an object〔物体的〕上面:
•a low wooden table with a glass top带玻璃桌面的矮木桌
[+ of ]
•We walked along the top of the ancient city walls.我们在古城墙的墙头上行走。
on (the) top of sth
•She put the papers down on the top of the piano.她把文件放在钢琴顶上。
•Her fingers drummed on the table top .她的手指叩击着桌面。
3. BEST POSITION 最佳位置, the top the best, most successful, or most important position in an organization, company, or profession〔机构、公司、行业等中的〕最好位置，最重要的职位，最高位;ANTbottom
[+ of ]
•He has reached the top of his profession.他在他这个行业已经做到最高了。
at the top (of sth)
•It's the people at the top who make the decisions.是那些最高领导作决定。
to the top (of sth)
•All young footballers dream of making it to the top.所有年轻的足球运动员都梦想能够出人头地。
•the groups that are currently at the top of the tree (=the highest position in a profession) in the pop world目前流行乐界最顶尖的乐队
4. COVER 盖子, something that you put on or over an object to cover it, protect it, or prevent liquid coming out of it（笔）帽;（瓶）盖，塞:
•I can't get the top off the jar.我拧不开罐子的盖儿。
•You've left the top off the toothpaste again!你又没有盖上牙膏的盖子！
•Can you put the top back on the bottle when you've finished with it?你用完以后能不能把瓶盖儿盖回去？
bottle top / pen top etc
•Has anyone seen my pen top?有人看到我的钢笔帽了吗？
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5. CLOTHES 衣服, a piece of clothing that you wear on the upper part of your body上衣，上装:
•She was wearing a stripy knitted top.她穿着一件条纹针织上衣。
•a skirt with a matching top一条配有上装的裙子
•a bikini top比基尼上装
•I can't find my pyjama top.我找不到我的睡衣上装了。
6. be (at the) top of the list / agenda something that is at the top of a list will be dealt with or discussed first是名单上/议事日程上首先要考虑（处理）的事情:
•Europe is once again at the top of the political agenda.欧洲又一次成为政治议程上的头等大事。
7. on top
a. on the highest part or surface of something在最上面，在顶部:
•The cake was a bit burnt on top.蛋糕最上面有点烤焦了。
•a high roof with a chimney on top顶部有烟囱的高屋顶
b. on the highest part of your head在头顶:
•Can you cut it quite short on top, please.请把我头顶上的头发理短一点。
c. winning in a game or competition〔在游戏或比赛中〕处于领先地位:
•After the first set, the Australian was comfortably on top.第一局后，这位澳大利亚选手轻松领先。
8. on top of sth
a. on the highest surface of something在某物上面:
•There should be an envelope on top of the fridge.冰箱上面应该有一个信封。
b. in complete control of a situation完全控制某事物; 对某事物摸得一清二楚:
•Don't worry; I'm back on top of things now.不要担心，我现在又完全控制了局面。
•I should be more on top of my work next week.下周我应该会把工作做得更好。
c. if something bad happens to you on top of something else, it happens when you have other problems除…之外（还有其他问题）:
•On top of everything else, I now have to go to work next Saturday!最糟糕的是，我下周六还要上班！
9. one on top of the other also on top of one another in a pile一个一个摞成堆地:
•We stacked the crates one on top of the other.我们把板条箱一个个地摞起来。
10. on top of sb if something dangerous or threatening is on top of you, it is very near you〔危险或威胁〕非常接近某人，逼近某人:
•The truck was almost on top of us.那辆卡车差点儿压到我们。
11. get on top of sb if your work or a problem gets on top of you, it begins to make you feel unhappy and upset〔工作、问题等〕压得人受不了:
•Things are starting to get on top of him.事情开始压得他受不住了。
12. come out on top to win a difficult struggle or argument, especially one that has continued for a long time〔尤指经过长期的艰苦斗争或辩论后〕胜出，获胜:
•It's difficult to predict who will come out on top.很难预测谁会获胜。
13. on top of the world informalextremely happy极其高兴的:
•When I heard she'd been released I felt on top of the world!听说她已被释放，我感到高兴极了！
14. PLANT 植物, the part of a fruit or vegetable where it was attached to the plant, or the leaves of a plant whose root you can eat〔植物的〕顶梢部分;〔根部可食用的植物的〕叶子:
•Cut the tops off the tomatoes.把番茄的茎叶削掉。
•I've found a recipe for beetroot tops.我找到了一种甜菜叶的烹饪方法。
15. STREET / FIELD ETC 街道/田地等, the part of the street or of a piece of land that is the furthest away from you〔街道或田地的〕最远处，末端，尽头:
•I waited at the top of East Street.我在东街的尽头等。
16. the top of the milk BrEthe cream that rises to the top of a bottle of milk〔瓶装牛奶最上面的〕顶层乳
17. the top of the table the part of a long dinner table where the most important people sit〔长条形餐桌上地位最高的人坐的〕餐桌首席，上席，上座
18. off the top of your head informalif you say something off the top of your head, you say it immediately, without thinking carefully about it or checking the facts立即，马上; 不加思索地〔回答问题或提供信息〕:
•Just off the top of my head, I'd say there were about 50.要马上说的话，我说大约有 50 个。
19. sing / shout at the top of your voice to sing or shout as loudly as you can放开嗓子唱歌/叫喊:
•Angela ran out of the house, shouting at the top of her voice.安杰拉跑出房子，放开嗓子大喊。
20. from the top spokenan expression meaning from the beginning, used especially in the theatre从头，从最开始〔尤用于戏剧〕:
•Right, let's take it from the top once more.好了，让我们从头再来一遍。
21. from top to bottom if you clean or search somewhere from top to bottom, you do it very thoroughly彻底地〔清扫、寻找等〕:
•The whole house needs cleaning from top to bottom.整座房子需要彻底打扫。
22. from top to toe if a person is dressed or covered in something from top to toe, they are completely dressed or covered in it从头到脚，浑身上下〔指穿衣服或被覆盖〕:
•They were covered in mud from top to toe.他们从头到脚全是泥。
23. the top and bottom of it BrE spokenthe general result or meaning of a situation, expressed in a few words〔用三言两语概括的某情况的〕结果，实质:
•He's trying to embarrass you, that's the top and bottom of it.简而言之，他是想让你难堪。
24. not have much up top BrE spokento be not very intelligent不怎么精明，没什么头脑:
•Poor Nigel, he doesn't have very much up top.可怜的奈杰尔，他没什么头脑。
25. tops spokenused after a number to say that it is the highest possible amount of money you will get〔用于一笔钱的数目后表示可能得到的〕最高数目:
•It'll cost you ￡200, ￡250 tops.它将花掉你 200 英镑，顶多 250 英镑。
26. TOY 玩具, a child's toy that spins around on its point when you twist it陀螺
27. spin like a top to spin or turn round very quickly很快地转动:
•The impact of the blow sent me spinning like a top.这一击打得我直转圈。
 2 
topadjective
1. HIGHEST 最高的, only before nounnearest to the top of something顶端的; 最高的;ANTbottom
•We have a flat on the top floor of the building.我们在这座大楼的顶层有一套公寓。
•the top button of his shirt他衬衫最上面的那颗纽扣
•I managed to scrape off the top layer of paint.我设法刮掉了最外层的油漆。
•I found the letter in the top drawer of his desk.我在他书桌最上面的抽屉里发现了那封信。
2. BEST 最佳的, usually before nounbest or most successful最佳的，最好的; 最成功的:
•our top tennis players我们最优秀的网球运动员
•a top New York salon纽约的一家顶级美容院
•one of the world's top engineering companies全球一流的工程公司之一
•people in top jobs工作职位最高的人们
•She got top marks.她获得了最高分。
•The top score was 72.最高分为 72 分。
3. WINNING 获胜的, winning in a game or competition〔在游戏或比赛中〕获胜的:
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•Barcelona remain top of the league after beating Real Madrid.巴塞罗那队击败皇家马德里队后继续位居联赛榜首。
•Despite losing last night, Manchester United are still top (=the highest in a list of clubs in a competition) .曼联队尽管昨晚比赛失利，但仍位居榜首。
4. top left / right / centre expressions meaning the picture at the top of a page on the left or right or in the centre, used in magazines and newspapers左上/右上/上图〔指报刊杂志等图片在页面上的位置〕:
•Top right: silk blouse ￡195 from Harrods.右上图: 哈罗兹百货公司的女式丝绸衬衫，价格 195 英镑。
5. top speed the fastest speed a vehicle can move at〔交通工具的〕最高速，全速:
•We tore down the motorway at top speed.我们以最高的速度在高速公路上疾驶。
•a sports car with a top speed of 140 miles per hour最高时速 140 英里的跑车
6. top priority the thing that you think is most important需要优先考虑的事，当务之急:
•Education is this government's top priority.教育是这届政府的头等大事。
7. GOOD 好的, BrE spoken informalvery good好的:
•Clive's a top bloke.克莱夫是个老好人。
8. top copy BrEa letter or document from which copies can be made〔书面材料的〕正本
 3 
topverb
topped, topping T
1. BE HIGHER 更高, to be higher than a particular amount〔数量〕高于，超过:
•Their profits have reportedly topped ￡1,000,000 this year.据报道，他们的利润今年已超过 100 万英镑。
2. BE MOST SUCCESSFUL 是最成功的, to be in the highest position in a list because you are the most successful居于…之首，处于…的最高位置:
•The Tower of London tops the list of London's most popular tourist attractions.伦敦塔在伦敦最受欢迎的旅游景点中名列第一。
•the team that has topped the Premiership for the last three seasons在足球超级联赛最近三个赛季都高居榜首的球队
•In 1998 the group topped the charts with the song 'Don't Stop Loving Me'.1998 年该演唱组合凭借一首《不要停止爱我》而名列排行榜榜首。
3. DO BETTER 做得更好, if you top something, you do something that is better than it优于，胜过，盖过:
•He topped his previous best performance, coming second in the 100 metres.他超过了以往最好的成绩，在 100 米项目中获得第二名。
4. top an offer / a bid etc to offer more money than someone else超过某一报价/出价等:
•A rival company topped our offer by $5 million.同我们竞争的一家公司以 500 万美元超过了我们的报价。
5. be topped by sth to have something on top顶上有某物:
•The roof was topped by a chimney.房顶有一个烟囱。
•a hill topped by pine trees山顶上青松覆盖的小山
6. be topped (off) with sth if food is topped with something, it has that thing on it or over the top of it〔指食物〕上面盖了一层某物:
•a strawberry tart topped with whipped cream上面浇了掼奶油的草莓馅饼
•The cake can be topped off with fresh fruit.蛋糕上面可以放上新鲜水果。
7. to top it all spokenin addition to other bad things that have happened to you更有甚者，更糟糕的是:
•To top it all I lost my job.更糟糕的是，我还丢了工作。
8. top that spokenused when you are asking someone if they have done something more exciting or successful than you你有这样的好事吗:
•Well, I've been asked to appear on a TV show later this year, so top that!我被邀请今年晚些时候参加一个电视节目，你有这样的好事吗？
9. top and tail BrEto cut the top and bottom off a piece of fruit or a vegetable〔给水果或蔬菜〕去掉头尾
10. top yourself BrE informalto kill yourself deliberately自杀
11. REACH THE TOP 达到顶点, literaryif you top a hill, you reach the top of it到达…的顶部; 上升到…的顶点:
•We topped the hill and looked down towards the valley below us.我们到达山顶，俯瞰下面的山谷。
top sth ↔ offphr v
1. to complete something successfully by doing one last thing圆满地结束〔某事〕:
•Let's top off the evening with a drink.咱们最后喝一杯，结束今晚的活动吧。
 PHRASAL VERBS 
top out
if something such as a price that is increasing tops out, it reaches its highest point and stops rising〔价格等〕到达最高点，上升到顶点:
•Do you think interest rates have topped out now?你认为利率现在已经到顶了吗？
top sth / sb ↔ up especially BrE
1. to add more liquid to a container that is partly full注满〔半空的容器〕:
•I'll just top up the coffee pot.我把咖啡壶倒满就好。
2. to put more drink in someone's glass or cup after they have drunk some给〔某人的杯子〕加满:
•Can I top you up?我给你的杯子加满好吗？
3. to increase the level of something slightly so as to bring it back to the level you want补足，将…增加到所需之量:
•He had to do extra jobs at the weekend to top up his income.他不得不在周末另外打工来补贴收入。
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top
1 top /ˈtɑːp/ noun
plural tops
1 top
/ˈtɑːp/
noun
plural tops
Learner's definition of TOP
1 
[count] : the highest part, point, or level of something顶部；顶点；顶端
— usually singular通常用单数
2 
[count] : an upper surface or edge of something上面；上边；上沿
— see also cooktop, countertop, desktop, tabletop
3 
[count] : something that covers the upper part or opening of something盖；顶盖
4 
[noncount] : the highest position in rank, success, or importance最高级别；最大成功；最为重要
5 
[count] : a piece of clothing that is worn on the upper part of your body上装；上衣
— see also tank top
6 
[noncount] informal : the beginning开始；开端
7 
[noncount] : the first half of an inning in baseball（一局棒球比赛的）前半局
8 
[noncount] chiefly British : the part of something (such as a street) that is farthest away（街道等的）尽头
9 
[noncount] chiefly British : the highest gear of a vehicle（车辆的）最高速挡

at the top of the heap

— see 1heap

at the top of the pile

— see 1pile

at the top of your voice/lungs

: in the loudest way possible以最大的嗓门

blow your top

— see 1blow

come out on top

: to win a competition, argument, etc.获胜；名列榜首

from top to bottom

: in a very thorough way彻底地；彻头彻尾地

from top to toe

: from your head to your feet从头到脚

off the top of your head

informal
: immediately by thinking quickly about something不假思索；即兴

on top

1 
: on the highest part or surface of something在顶部；在上面
2 
chiefly British : winning a game or competition获胜。
— see also come out on top (above)

on top of

1 
: on the highest or upper part of (something or someone)在…顶部；在…上面
2 
: in control of (something) : doing the things that are needed to deal with (something)掌控
3 
: aware of what is happening in (a particular area of activity)了解（某领域的）最新形势
4 
: very close to or near (someone or something)接近；靠近
5 
: in addition to (something)除…之外
6 
◊ In British English, if something gets on top of you, it becomes too difficult for you to handle or deal with.棘手；没法处理

on top of the world

informal
: in a very successful or happy state名声显赫；非常幸福；心满意足

over the top

informal
: beyond what is expected, usual, normal, or appropriate : very wild or strange often in an amusing way夸张；过分；过度

top of the tree

British, informal
: the most powerful or most successful position in a profession, organization, etc.最权威；最成功
— see also big top
2 top /ˈtɑːp/ adjective
2 top
/ˈtɑːp/
adjective
Learner's definition of TOP
usually used before a noun
1 
: located at the highest part or position顶上的；顶端的
2 
: highest in rank, success, or importance最高级别的；最成功的；最重要的
3 
: highest in quality, amount, or degree最好的；最多的；最高的
3 top /ˈtɑːp/ noun
plural tops
3 top
/ˈtɑːp/
noun
plural tops
Learner's definition of TOP
[count]
: a child's toy that can be made to spin very quickly陀螺
— compare 1top
4 top /ˈtɑːp/ verb
tops; topped; topping
4 top
/ˈtɑːp/
verb
tops; topped; topping
Learner's definition of TOP
[+ object]
1 
: to be or become more than (a particular amount)超过
2 
: to be in the highest position on (a list) because of success（因成功而）名列榜首
3 
: to do or be better than (someone or something)优于；更好
4 
: to cover or form the top of (something)覆盖；成为…的顶部
— often + with
— often used as (be) topped常用作(be) topped
5 
: to cut off the top of (something)切除顶部
6 
literary : to reach the top of (something)到达顶部

top off

[phrasal verb]
1 
top off (something) or top (something) off
: to end (something) usually in an exciting or impressive way（通常以令人激动或难忘的方式）结束，完成
2 
US : to fill (something) completely with a liquid（用液体）装满，注满

top out

[phrasal verb]
: to reach the highest amount or level and stop increasing达到顶峰 — often + at

top up

[phrasal verb]
1 
top up (something) or top (something) up British
: to fill (something) completely with a liquid（用液体）装满，注满
2 
: to bring (something) to the full or desired amount达到全额量；达到预期量
— see also top-up

top yourself

British, informal
: to kill yourself自杀

to top it (all) off

(US) or chiefly British to top it all
— used to indicate a final thing that happened that was even better, worse, etc., than what happened before更好的是；更糟的是；更有甚者
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678
中考 高考 CET-4 CET-6 考研 IELTS BNC: 776 COCA: 678

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