from on high from someone in a position of authority – used humorously来自上级的，来自高层的〔幽默用法〕:•An order came from on high.上头有命令。 from on high from a very high place 从高处。 ■ from remote high authority or heaven 从高层（权威部门）; 从高空; 从天堂： central government programmes coming down from on high. 从高层下发的中央政府计划。 |