Word
top-notch
adjective
顶尖的；一流的
of the highest quality
- 1.
of the highest quality
顶尖的；最高质量的
顶尖的；最高质量的；最高质量的
In use
The chef at that small restaurant is top-notch, so every dish tastes amazing.
She gave a top-notch presentation that impressed all the managers.
We bought a top-notch laptop that runs every program smoothly.
played top-notch tennis
top-notch + noun
They offer top-notch customer service.
他们提供顶级的客户服务。
be + top-notch
The quality of this product is top-notch.
这个产品的质量是顶级的。
Common mistakes
This is a top-notch.This is top-notch.
top-notch是形容词，不能用作名词。应去掉不定冠词，直接作表语。
This is a top-notch of quality.This is top-notch quality.
top-notch是形容词，直接修饰名词，不需要介词of。
Connections
Synonyms
- first-rate
- 一流的 · 与 top-notch 几乎完全同义，可互换
- outstanding
- 杰出的 · 语气稍强，强调突出于一般之上
- excellent
- 优秀的 · 更通用，程度略弱于 top-notch
- superb
- 极好的 · 语气强烈，常用于正式或夸张语境
- superior
- 上等的 · 常隐含比较，未必是绝对最高
Confusing words
- top-tier
- 顶级的 · top-tier主要指在等级或层次中处于最高位置，而top-notch强调质量出类拔萃
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常用作定语或表语，无比较级形式。
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT.