higher

英 [ˈhaɪə(r)]

美 [ˈhaɪər]

adj.  高等级的; 级别较高的; 较重要的
adv.  在高处; 向高处; 高; (成本、价值)高; (数量)大; 音调高
high的比较级

复数：highers　

IELTS经济

BNC.7520

牛津词典

adj.

• 高等级的；级别较高的；较重要的
  at a more advanced level; greater in rank or importance than others
  1. The case was referred to a higher court.
     案件转到了上一级法院。
  2. higher mathematics
     高等数学
  3. My mind was on higher things.
     我那时想着更重要的事。

柯林斯词典

• See also:...a higher diploma in hotel management.high

双语例句

• The material requires higher temperatures and pressures to set hard.
  这种材料需要有更高的温度和压力才能凝结变硬。
• The programme aims to forge links between higher education and small businesses
  这个项目旨在为高等教育和小企业之间建立联系。
• Increasing unionization led to demands for higher wages and shorter hours.
  随着工会越来越壮大，有了提高工资、缩短工作时间的要求。
• Commercialisation has given many sports a higher profile.
  商业化已经让多项体育运动有了更高的公众关注度。
• This year's yield of wheat is higher than ever before.
  今年小麦产量高于往年。
• The increase in pay costs was more than offset by higher productivity
  提高的生产率抵消了增加的工资成本后仍有结余。
• He called for much higher spending on education and training
  他呼吁在教育和培训方面加大投入。
• Rice yields will be higher than last year.
  稻产量将高于去年。
• Higher sales have not helped profits, however.
  然而，销售量的增加并没有推动利润。
• He has one shoulder a little higher than the other.
  他的一个肩比另一个肩略高一点。