"high ground" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 高地
• 道德高地

Definition

“High ground” 指比周围地势更高的区域，也可以指在道德或策略上占有优势。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

既可用于实际地形描述，也常用于比喻—“take the high ground”常指采取道德高地，做出更正直的选择。比喻用法在新闻和讨论中常见。

Examples

The army moved to the high ground for a better view.

军队移动到**高地**以获得更好的视野。

Water flows away from the high ground after heavy rain.

大雨后，水会从**高地**流走。

It is safer to build on the high ground to avoid floods.

在**高地**上建房更安全，可以避免洪水。

She always takes the high ground in arguments and doesn't insult others.

她在争论中始终保持**道德高地**，从不侮辱别人。

Politicians often claim the high ground to appear more honest.

政客们常常宣称自己站在**道德高地**，以显得更诚实。

Sometimes it's hard to keep the high ground, but it's worth it.

有时候坚持**道德高地**很难，但值得这么做。