above the salt

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英文释义

介词短语
  1. Of high standing or honor. idiomatic

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反义词
below the salt

词源

In medieval times, salt (a valuable seasoning) was placed in the middle of a dining table and the lord and his family were seated "above the salt" and other guests or servants below.
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