apogee
n
1 (astronomy 天) position in the orbit of the moon, a planet or a satellite when it is at its greatest distance from the earth 远地点(月球, 行星或卫星轨道上距离地球最远的点).
2 (fig 比喻) highest or furthest point; climax 最高点; 最远点; 极点.
Dressed up as Father Christmas and accompanied by a 'guard of honour' of six pretty girls, he set off down the main street of the city riding a baby elephant called Jumbo.