blue riband
- IPA[ˌbluː ˈrɪbənd]
英式
- a ribbon of blue silk given to the winner of a competition or as a mark of great distinction.;a badge worn by members of the Order of the Garter.
- of the highest quality; first-class;(of a jury or committee) specially selected.
noun: blue riband, plural noun: blue ribands
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. a ribbon of blue silk given to the winner of a competition or as a mark of great distinction.
- ▪ a badge worn by members of the Order of the Garter.
- 2. a trophy for the ship making the fastest eastward sea crossing of the Atlantic Ocean on a regular commercial voyage.
形容詞
- 1. of the highest quality; first-class blue-ribbon service
- 2. (of a jury or committee) specially selected.