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.
雙語例句
1. Powell's unusual journey to high office is an inspiration to millions.
鮑威爾升任高官的不尋常歷程對數(shù)以百萬計的人都是一個激勵。
來自柯林斯例句
2. If cancers are spotted early there'sa high chance of survival.
如果癌癥在早期發(fā)現(xiàn)的話，存活的幾率會很高。
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3. That big high-rise above us is where Brian lives.
我們上面的那座摩天大樓就是布賴恩住的地方。
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4. High winds have knocked down trees and power lines.
大風(fēng)刮倒了樹木和電線。
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5. A high turnout was reported at the polling booths.