on-top flight

基本解释

He gained extra top-flight experience by spending last season on loan at Sunderland, but has been stuck on the fringes since returning to City.
上赛季，他因为租界到了桑德兰而获得了一些非顶级联赛的比赛经验，但回归曼城之后仍然属于边缘球员。
However, the 22-year-old admits the pressure is on all of the top flight's big clubs to succeed, but he believes United have what it takes for domestic and European glory.
然而，这个22岁的年轻人承认所有的顶级俱乐部都有获取成功的压力，但是他相信曼联已经有了获得本土和欧洲荣誉的实力了。
Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League at the quarter-final stage following a 2-1 defeat by Manchester United on Tuesday as they went out 3-1 on aggregate to their top-flight rivals.
切尔西在欧冠四分之一决赛就出局了。他们星期二被曼联2-1击败，总比分1-3输给了死敌。

But for travellers who dread the prospect of a long taxi ride on top of a cross-country flight, the perimeter rule is an unnecessary hassle.
ECONOMIST: Airports in Washington, DC: Breaching the perimeter The