high ground
US /haɪ ˈɡraʊnd/
UK /haɪ ˈɡraʊnd/
1.
高地, 高處
an area of elevated land
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The soldiers took the high ground to gain a strategic advantage.
士兵們佔據了高地以獲得戰略優勢。
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From the high ground, they could see the entire valley.
從高地，他們可以看到整個山谷。
2.
道德制高點, 道德優勢
a position of moral or intellectual superiority
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She always tries to take the high ground in arguments.
她總是在爭論中試圖佔據道德制高點。
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Despite the provocations, he maintained the high ground and responded calmly.
儘管受到挑釁，他仍保持道德制高點並冷靜回應。