top-seeded
UKˌtɒp ˈsiːdɪdUSˌtɑːp ˈsiːdɪd
Meaning
1adj.
(在体育比赛中,尤指网球或篮球等锦标赛)被列为头号种子的,排名最高的
Usage
The top-seeded player cruised through the first round of the tournament.
这位头号种子选手轻松晋级锦标赛第一轮。
Despite being top-seeded, the team faced unexpected challenges in the semifinals.
尽管是头号种子,该队在半决赛中遇到了意想不到的挑战。
She entered the competition as the top-seeded contender, living up to expectations with dominant performances.
她作为头号种子选手进入比赛,以统治级表现不负众望。
Etymology
top-seeded 是一个现代复合词,由 top(最高)和 seed(种子选手)组合而成,后缀 -ed 赋予其形容词属性。该词源于体育竞赛排名系统,其中“种子”比喻选手像播种一样被分配位置,而“顶级种子”自然代表排名最高的选手。词义逻辑清晰:从“种子”的培育意象,到“顶部”的卓越地位,最终整合为“头号种子”的专业术语。