first-rate

• adj. 第一流的；最上等的
• adv. 非常好地；极佳

1. of the highest quality;

"an ace reporter"

"a crack shot"

"a first-rate golfer"

"a super party"

"played top-notch tennis"

"an athlete in tiptop condition"

"she is absolutely tops"

first-rate (adj.)

"of the highest excellence," 1660s, from first (adj.) + rate (n.) in a specific sense "class of warships in the British Navy." As a mere emphatic statement expressing excellence, by 1812. Colloquially, as a quasi-adverb, 1844.

excellent, choice, splendid, select, prime, first-rate

这些形容词均有"极好的"之意。

excellent： 通常指事物在等级品位以及职位级别等方面的最优或接近最优。

choice： 指通过精心挑选达到水平，尤指罕见或品质精良的商品。

splendid： 口语常用词，指非常令人满意，显得完美无缺。

select： 指精挑细选出来作为范例的物或人。

prime： 常指最重要、价值最高的东西，也可以表示最佳、最典型或最高的人或物。

first-rate： 多用于指对抽象事物的主观评估，有时含夸大、自负的意味。

a first-rate swimmer

优秀游泳运动员

牛津词典

The food here is absolutely first-rate.

这里的食物绝对是第一流的。

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People who used his service knew they were dealing with a first-rate professional.

雇请过他的人都知道，和他们打交道的是一流的专业人员。

柯林斯高阶英语词典

Some customers are accustomed to bargain, then aside when the first rate quote.

有的客户习惯于讨价还价, 那么,第一次报价时可预留幅度.

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Authenticity of signatures on your demand and declaration must be confirmed by first rate bank.

在你方的要求及声明书上的签署,其确实性必须由甲级银行予以确定.

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The material and workmanship of this suits are first rate.

这件衣服的做工和料子都是最好的.

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