height

altitude, height, elevation

名词 height:

1. the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
   同义词：tallness
2. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
   同义词：acme, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop, top
3. (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot
   同义词：stature
4. elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface
   同义词：altitude

1. They looked down from a giddy height.
   他们从令人眩晕的高度往下看。
2. His height makes him stand out in the crowd.
   他身材高大，因此在人群中很突出。

height

n.Abbr. h.,H.,hgt.,ht（名词）缩写 h.,H.,hgt.,ht

The distance from the base of something to the top.
高，高度：某种物体从基部到顶部的距离
Elevation above a given level, as of the sun or a star above the horizon; altitude.See Synonyms at elevation
海拔，高度：特定水平线上的高度，如太阳或星辰之于地平线之上者；海拔参见 elevation

The condition or attribute of being relatively or sufficiently high or tall.
高：较高或者足够高的情形或属性
Stature, especially of the human body.
身高：身长，尤指人类身体
The highest or uppermost point; the summit or apex.
最高点，顶峰：最高点，至高点；顶点或顶

The highest or most advanced degree; the zenith:
最高峰：最高或最先进的程度；最高点：
例句：
at the height of her career.
在她事业的最高峰

The point of highest intensity; the climax:
极度，极点：最为猛烈的一点；高潮：
例句：
the height of a storm.
暴风雨最猛烈的时候

An eminence, such as a hill or mountain.
高地，高处：高处，如小丘或山脉

A high point or position.
高点或高位
Obsolete High rank, estate, or degree.
【废语】 高贵地位、身份或学位

Archaic Loftiness of mind.
【古语】 精神的崇高
Obsolete Arrogance; hauteur:
【废语】 傲慢；盛气凌人的样子：
例句：
.He returned me a very resolute answer, and full of height.(Oliver Cromwell)
.他给我一个非常果断的回答，而且还充满了傲慢之气.(奥利弗·克伦威尔)

来源：
Middle English
中古英语
from Old English hôhthu, hôahthu
源自 古英语 hôhthu, hôahthu