ˌblue ˈribbon (also blue riband /ˌbluː ˈrɪbənd/British EnglishBrE) noun [countableC]
DLHthe first prize in a competition, sometimes consisting of a small piece of blue material 一等奖,蓝绶带奖
—blue ribbon (also blue ribandBritish EnglishBrE)adjectiveadj [only before noun]
the club’s prized blue riband award
这个俱乐部珍贵的蓝绶带奖
Examples from the Corpus
blue ribbon• The Longitude Act established a blue ribbonpanel of judges that became known as the Board of Longitude.• A cotswathed in draperies and blue ribbon stood isolated in a corner.• A large jug and basin, charmingly ornamented with a design of blue ribbon, was its centre-piece.• There were two large bouquets and a bundle of letterstied with paleblue ribbon, presumably from stage-door admirers.• Christine had friends in the Working Groups, and Tim wore the blue ribbon.