top gear

noun
🔊/ˌtɒp ˈɡɪə(r)/
🔊/ˌtɑːp ˈɡɪr/
[uncountable]
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  1. the highest gear in a vehicle(车辆变速器的)最高挡
    • in/into top gear They cruised along in top gear.他们驾车高速行驶。🔊🔊
  2. (informal) the highest level of activity or success(车辆变速器的)最高挡
    • in/into top gear Her career is moving into top gear.她的事业正如日中天。🔊🔊