Definitions
adj. extending far upwards or positioned far above the ground
高的；高处的
adj. greater than usual in amount, degree, or quality
大量的；高水平的
adv. at or to a position far above the ground
在高处；向高处
Example
The shelf is too high for me to reach.
架子太高了，我够不着。
High housing costs can prevent young adults from living independently, particularly in major urban centres.
高昂的住房成本可能使年轻人无法独立居住，在大城市中心尤其如此。
Collocations
- high standards
- high prices
- high altitude
- high above
Word family
- height (n.)
- heighten (v.)
- highly (adv.)
Antonyms
- low
Usage tip
high常指位置或程度；人的身高用tall。
FAQ
- What does high mean?
- extending far upwards or positioned far above the ground greater than usual in amount, degree, or quality at or to a position far above the ground
- How is high pronounced?
- UK /haɪ/, US /haɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
