The upper hand 占有优势
名词短语 the upper hand 用来描绘一个人比别人占有更多优势,处于有力方位,从而占优势。在运用中,它通常与动词 “have、gain、give、get” 调配,意思是 “取得优势,占有优势”。
例句
This new equipment will give me the upper hand.
这套新设备能给我带来优势。
The company gained the upper hand by buying its competitors.
那家公司经过收买竞争对手而获得了优势。
The home team gained the upper hand when an opposition player was sent off.
主场球队在一名客场球员被罚下后占有了肯定优势。[英语短语]