high ground
US /haɪ ˈɡraʊnd/
UK /haɪ ˈɡraʊnd/
1.
高地, 高处
an area of elevated land
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The soldiers took the high ground to gain a strategic advantage.
士兵们占据了高地以获得战略优势。
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From the high ground, they could see the entire valley.
从高地，他们可以看到整个山谷。
2.
道德制高点, 道德优势
a position of moral or intellectual superiority
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She always tries to take the high ground in arguments.
她总是在争论中试图占据道德制高点。
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Despite the provocations, he maintained the high ground and responded calmly.
尽管受到挑衅，他仍保持道德制高点并冷静回应。