汉英词典
MEANING OF 独占鳌头
to come first in triennial palace examinations (idiom, refers to the carved stone turtle head in front of the imperial palace, next to which the most successful candidate in the imperial examinations was entitled to stand) / to be the champion / to be the very best in any field
鳌头 The squid embossed on the front steps of the palace door, the imperial examination, the list, the champion, the list / Imaginary era pointed to the champion / The metaphor dominates the first or first place
科举时代称中状元。据说皇宫石阶前刻有鳌（大鳖）的头，状元及第时才可以踏上◇来比喻占首位或第一名。
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