词族 · high-tail
词形变化
英语词源
- high-tail (v.)
- also hightail "move quickly," attested by 1890, U.S. slang from cattle ranches (animals fleeing with elevated tails); from high (adj.) + tail (n.). Related: Hightailed; hightailing.
权威例句
- 1. Powell's unusual journey to high office is an inspiration to millions.
- 鲍威尔升任高官的不寻常历程对数以百万计的人都是一个激励。
- 2. If cancers are spotted early there'sa high chance of survival.
- 如果癌症在早期发现的话，存活的几率会很高。
- 3. That big high-rise above us is where Brian lives.
- 我们上面的那座摩天大楼就是布赖恩住的地方。
- 4. High winds have knocked down trees and power lines.
- 大风刮倒了树木和电线。
- 5. A high turnout was reported at the polling booths.
- 来自投票站的消息称投票率很高。