English Dictionary

high ground

noun

(idiomatic, uncountable, usually with "the") A position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see high, ground.

He always seeks the high ground in any argument.

意味（1）

(idiomatic, uncountable, usually with "the") A position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.

President George W. Bush had once again outmaneuvered them by taking the national-security high ground in an election year.

意味（2）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see high, ground.

The trail passes along on high ground—say a thousand feet above sea level.