at the peak of one's powers; flourishing; at high noon
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
at the zenith of one's power or career; flourishing
formalA metaphor comparing something to the sun at its highest point at noon. Used to describe careers, reputations, or movements at their peak. Formal and literary register.
Tā他
de的
shì事
yè业
rú如
jīn今
rú如
rì日
zhōng中
tiān天
。
His career is now at its peak.
Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
zhèng正
dāng当
rú如
rì日
zhōng中
tiān天
zhī之
jì际
，
què却
tū突
rán然
dǎo倒
bì闭
le了
。
This company was right at its peak when it suddenly collapsed.
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Zhè这
wèi位
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
zhèng正
zhí值
rú如
rì日
zhōng中
tiān天
，
lián连
xù续
duó夺
dé得
duō多
gè个
guàn冠
jūn军
。
This athlete was right at his peak, continuously winning multiple championships.
Tā他
de的
míng名
qì气
rú如
rì日
zhōng中
tiān天
，
zǒu走
dào到
nǎ哪
r儿
dōu都
yǒu有
rén人
rèn认
shi识
tā他
。
His fame was at its zenith; everywhere he went, people recognized him.