world-class

Thân thiện

She is a world-class pianist performing at a grand concert hall.

Definition

Adjective: - Of the highest quality or standard; ranking among the best in the world. It describes something or someone that is considered to be at the very top level globally, not just locally or nationally.

Usage

The adjective "world-class" is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "is" or "are"). It is a positive and strong descriptor, often used in contexts of excellence, such as sports, education, arts, and services. - Attributive use: Placed directly before the noun it modifies. - Predicative use: Used after a verb like "be," "become," or "consider."

Examples

• Attributive use:
  • The city built a world-class stadium for the Olympic Games.
  • She is a world-class violinist, performing in the finest concert halls.
  • The university aims to provide a world-class education.
• Predicative use:
  • The facilities at the research institute are truly world-class.
  • After years of training, his performance has become world-class.
  • The service at that hotel is considered world-class.

Advanced Usage

• "world-class" in comparisons: While typically a superlative concept, it can be used in comparative structures to emphasize a high standard.
  • The team's new training complex is more world-class than anything they've had before.
• Used to describe abstract concepts like standards, quality, or talent.
  • The company is known for its world-class innovation.

Variants and Related Words

• First-class (adj): Of the highest standard or quality; excellent. (Often implies top ranking within a category, which can be similar to "world-class" but may have a slightly narrower scope).
• Top-tier (adj): Belonging to the highest level or rank.
• Premier (adj): First in importance, order, or position.
• Foremost (adj): Most prominent in rank, importance, or position. (As seen in the reference: "the foremost figure").
• First-rate (adj): Of the highest quality; excellent.

Synonyms

• International-class
• Elite
• Top-ranking
• Unrivalled
• Preeminent

Antonyms

• Second-rate
• Mediocre
• Inferior
• Substandard

Related Phrases and Idioms

• In a class of its own: So excellent that it is beyond comparison. This idiom is conceptually very close to "world-class."
  • As an athlete, she is in a class of her own.
• Second to none: The best; better than all others.
  • Their customer service is second to none.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. ranking above all others
   • was first in her class
   • the foremost figure among marine artists
   • the top graduate

Từ đồng nghĩa

• first
• foremost