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Chinese dictionary
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sloccupy a commanding position (or height)
她们在悬崖上居高临下,能看到来来往往的船。
From their vantage point on the cliff, they could watch the ships coming and going.
城堡占据山上居高临下的位置。
The castle occupies a commanding position on a hill.
从邻居阳台居高临下可以俯视我家的花园。
Our garden is overlooked from the neighbour's balcony.
synonym
- 2
slbe commanding/condescending; show disdain for somebody
他对女性总居高临下。
He has a condescending attitude towards women.
不要用居高临下的口气对雇员说话。
Try not to talk down to your employees.
她不再居高临下,观看因此变得容易。
No longer does she look down from the heights, it's simple.
Word usage
- Note1. "居高临下" can be described as a very advantageous specific terrain, and it can also be described as a very advantageous position and situation; 2. "居高临下" can mean standing high, seeing far, and seeing comprehensively.