higher
adjective uk/ˈhaɪ.ər/ us/ˈhaɪ.ɚ/
(HIGH)
（high的比较级）
comparative of high
(EDUCATION)
[ before noun ]高等教育的
used to refer to an advanced level of education
A greater proportion of people with first degrees are now going on to study for higher degrees. 现在有更多具有学士学位的人继续深造以获得更高学位。