新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

crest

英  [krest]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • crests

    1[C 可数名词] 顶 , 峰

    The crest of a hill or a wave is the top of it.

    2[C 可数名词] (鸟类的)羽冠

    A bird's crest is a group of upright feathers on the top of its head.

    双语例句

    例:

    Both birds had a dark blue crest.

    两只鸟都长着深蓝色的羽冠。

    3[C 可数名词] 饰章

    A crest is a design that is the symbol of a noble family, a town, or an organization.

    双语例句

    例:

    On the wall is the family crest.

    墙上是家族饰章。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • on the crest of a wave

    1在巅峰

    If you say that you are on the crest of a wave, you mean that you are feeling very happy and confident because things are going well for you.

    双语例句

    例:

    The band is riding on the crest of a wave with the worldwide success of their number-one-selling single.

    这个乐队目前正处于巅峰,他们的单曲全球销量第一。