up·thrust /ˈʌpθrʌst/ n. | vt.I n. 1. 上推，上冲 We looked forward to this meeting with an upthrust of anticipation. 我们以按捺不住的急切心情期待这次会面。 2. 【地】上冲断层 II /ʌpˈθrʌst/ vt. 把…向上推，使向上冲；向上伸出 There he stands lifelike in seven feet of bronze, his hand upthrust in his victory salute. 他那7英尺高的铜像栩栩如生地站在那儿，一手上伸表示胜利。