1.the upper part of anything;
the mower cuts off the tops of the grass
2.the highest or uppermost side of anything;
put your books on top of the desk
3.the top point of a mountain or hill;
the view from the peak was magnificent
4.the first half of an inning; while the visiting team is at bat;
a relief pitcher took over in the top of the fifth
5.the highest level or degree attainable;
his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
6.the greatest possible intensity;
he screamed at the top of his lungs
7.platform surrounding the head of a lower mast
8.a conical child's plaything tapering to a steel point on which it can be made to spin;
he got a bright red top and string for his birthday
9.covering for a hole (especially a hole in the top of a container);
he removed the top of the carton
10. a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips;
he stared as she buttoned her top
11. a canvas tent to house the audience at a circus performance;
he was afraid of a fire in the circus tent
12.situated at the top or highest position;
the top shelf
13.not to be surpassed;
his top effort
1.go beyond;
She exceeded our expectations
2.pass by, over, or under without making contact;
the balloon cleared the tree tops
3.be at the top of or constitute the top or highest point;
A star tops the Christmas Tree
4.be ahead of others; be the first;
she topped her class every year
5.provide with a top;
the towers were topped with conical roofs
6.reach or ascend the top of;
The hikers topped the mountain just before noon
7.strike (the top part of a ball in golf, baseball, or pool) giving it a forward spin
8.cut the top off;
top trees and bushes
9.be the culminating event;
The speech crowned the meeting
10. finish up or conclude;
They topped off their dinner with a cognac
T代表时间,O代表场合,P代表地点。“TOP”原则要求穿戴与不同的时间、地点、场合相适应。不同的场合有不同的着装,这是一条必须遵守的原则。