High-ranking meaning in English
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Definition
high-ranking: at an elevated level in rank or importance
(He is the) top-ranked (player in the world): (He is the) best, highest ranked, graded (player in the world)
Examples
- "Just to reassure you, I have attached to this email a photo of myself with several high-ranking ministers of government and military."
- "Spanish sensation Safil Ladal dominated the clay courts once again for a straight set victory over number one-ranked Franco Federer at the Monte Carlo Open."
- "My name is Gerald Lansing, and I am a top-ranking official at the FBI."
Exercise 1
Vladimir writes about "high-ranking" ministers of government and military.
"High-ranking" means .
"High-ranking" means .
Vladimir writes about "high-ranking" ministers of government and military.
"High-ranking" means important.
"High-ranking" means important.
important: The term "high-ranking" describes someone with authority, power or importance. A "high-ranking minister" is a minister with an advanced position in government. Example: When the general arrived, all the high-ranking officers saluted. A "high-ranking" person is an "important person".
popular: A "popular" person is well-liked or well-known. Example: The popular kids at school were loved by everybody. "Popular" does not share a similar meaning with "high-ranking".
royal: "High-ranking" doesn't share a similar meaning with "royal", which describes a member of a royal family, such as a king, queen, princess, etcetera.
numerous: "High-ranking" doesn't share a similar meaning with "numerous", which describes a large number or quantity of something.
Exercise 2
Select the TRUE statements from the list below, according to the broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
Select the TRUE statements from the list below, according to the broadcast.
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This statement is true. Enrique says that Ladal (a Spanish star) is in a good position to "defend his championship" at the French Open, (Roland Garros) next month. "To defend a championship (or title)" is to compete for a title or championship which was won previously. For example: In 2010, the Italians will defend their championship in the World Cup, and try to win the tournament a second consecutive time.
This is a true statement. In this broadcast, Enrique gives us a "round-up" (or brief summary) of news from the world of sports. He tells us about tennis, golf, and baseball tournaments in Monte Carlo, Dubai, and Japan respectively.
This statement is incorrect. We are told that Spanish player Safil Ladal has defeated "number one-ranked Franco Federer at the Monte Carlo Open". Since Federer is the highest-ranked player in the world, he isn't "inferior" to the Spanish player. A "rank" is a "grade" or "level". In tennis, players are assigned "ranks" based on their success in tournaments.
This is a true statement. Enrique says, "the Giants are the most successful team in the history of Japanese professional baseball", meaning that this team has a history of success.
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