高高在上 meaning in English
superior; sit up high in a leading position; be far removed from the masses and reality; be very lofty; consider oneself superior; high up in the air; hold oneself aloft; in a prominent position; keep aloof from the masses; ride the high horse; sit up on high; stand high above the masses; stand upon one's pantofles
Examples
- The contact exalted him .
这种接触使他高高在上。 - Mr. whitford stands aloof from any notice of small fry .
惠特福德先生高高在上，从来不注意小人物。 - High overhead, the pale disc of the winter sun paints the mist with brightness .
冬季惨白的日轮高高在上，把雾照得通亮。 - She did not dislike lily because the latter was brilliant and predominant .
他不喜欢丽莉并非因为后者聪明漂亮，高高在上。 - Lieutenant colonel eichmann is a remote evil name only whispered .
艾克曼中校是一个只听见人们窃窃私议的高高在上的险恶姓名。