音标:[tɔps] ;
a. 第一流的, 最上等的
n the upper part of anything
n the highest or uppermost side of anything
n the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)
n the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat
n the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
n the greatest possible intensity
n platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
n a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin
n covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container)
n a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
n a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance
v be superior or better than some standard
v pass by, over, or under without making contact
v be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point
v be ahead of others; be the first
v provide with a top or finish the top (of a structure)
v reach or ascend the top of
v strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
v cut the top off
v be the culminating event
v finish up or conclude
s of the highest quality

TOPS的用法和样例:

例句

用作形容词(adj.)
  1. Her new novel is tops.她新发表的小说是第一流的。
用作副词(adv.)
  1. You could probably get $800 tops for that car.那辆车可能最多卖800英镑。
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