elite
US /iˈliːt/
UK /iˈliːt/

1.
精英, 上层人士
a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society
:
•
The country is governed by a small elite.
这个国家由一小部分精英统治。
•
Only the elite athletes qualify for the Olympics.
只有精英运动员才能获得奥运会资格。
1.
精英的, 高级的
belonging to a select, superior group
:
•
The university offers an elite program for gifted students.
这所大学为有天赋的学生提供精英课程。
•
They stayed at an elite hotel in the city center.
他们住在市中心一家高级酒店。