1In extended space over and not touching.

城镇上空的焰火表演。

电缆在管道上方经过。

1. 1.1 Extending upwards over.
   向…上方
   she held her arms above her head

   她的手臂举在头顶上。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • I waved my arms in the air above my head and nearly lost my voice while trying to sing along.
   • Additional padding has been fitted each side of and above the driver's legs to minimize the risk of leg injury.
   • Today he cannot raise his arms above his head because his shoulders were dislocated so many times.
   • Remembering to keep your body straight, head erect, arms straight and to the sides or above the head, is really quite difficult.
   • He stretched his arms high above his head and began to walk to his bedroom.
   • Grab the bar with a shoulder-width grip and extend your arms straight above your face.
   • Scott McNiven centred from the right to the back post where Brass lifted his arm above his head to push the ball into his own net.
   • Sitting with my arm stretched up above my head is, and always has been, comfortable.
   • My torso and legs were neatly tucked underneath a white bed sheet, while my arms were resting above it.
   • Akane was sitting on her knees, her arms outstretched above her head in a wake-up stretch.
   • Keep in mind that abdominal muscle force increases as the arms are extended further above the head.
   • Vaughn sat back in his chair and stretched his arms above his head.
   • It helps to repeat the inspection with your arms stretched above your head and again with your hand pressed firmly on your hip.
   • She demonstrates a move, flowing gracefully into position with arms extended above her head.
   • They wasted no time in getting the crowd into action, pumping their fists, waving their arms, clapping above their heads.
   • Jimmy Saville, in trademark shell suit, made his entrance through the audience like a boxer, arms above his head.
   • Inhale, lift your arms above you, and turn your left knee outward to open your hip.
   • Holding your left arm steady, raise your right arm above your head.
   • He stretched his arms above his head and glanced at the clock on his bedside, it was eight o'clock.
   • Faon leaned back on the couch, yawning and stretching his arms above his head.

   Synonyms

   over, higher than, higher up than, overlooking
2. 1.2 Higher than and to one side of; overlooking.
   在…侧上方；俯瞰
   in the hills above the capital

   在俯瞰首都的山中。

   on the wall above the altar

   在俯瞰首都的山中。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • When Tiger was a boy, he snipped out an article in the Los Angeles Times on Nicklaus' achievements and pasted it on the wall above his bed.
   • On the hill above Adamstown, Steve Christian could be heard last week blasting breadfruit out of the tall trees with his shotgun.
   • The six Roman heroes stand high up in the side arches, above the entablature that crowns the actual windows in the wall.
   • It is still part of their capital and it too stands on a hill above the floodwaters.
   • I had been in a bad mood; then I saw this from the hills above Delphi.
   • The western wall, either side of and above the main entrance, is waiting.
   • Crews have also been patrolling the hills above the Trans-Canada Highway, said McHale.
   • In addition, above the altar in the side chapel, the church has placed a large painting by Mr Willson.
   • The two swayed from side to side above me, taller than ever.
   • It will see a scientific centre of excellence created at the museum, which stands on the former airfield on the hills above Wroughton.
   • We arrived at the hill above Camp One and spotted our three yellow tents below.
   • Up the other side, above masses of jungle, rose a rocky, desolate mountain.
   • The reception hall is very bright thanks to glass panels above and to the side of the front door.
   • Lighting installed above or at both sides of the front door are good options.
   • I got in the car and we drove back to the house on the hill above the store.
   • Looters hit a police station in Petionville, an upscale suburb in the hills above the capital.
   • She comes from a groovy village in the hills above Todmorden.
   • Follow the path as it snakes its way along the shoulder of the hill high above the Gannel Burn, on the right side of the glen opposite Law Hill.
   • Family mementos and photographs were carefully spaced along the mantelpiece above a gas fireplace.
   • Giant wind turbines could be sited on hills above Todmorden if plans by Coronation Power Ltd get the go-ahead.

   Synonyms

   over, higher (up) than, overlooking

   on top of, atop, on, upon

2At a higher level or layer than.

从街角店铺楼上他的“寓所”

两眼上面的淤伤。

1. 2.1 Higher in grade or rank than.
   （级别或地位上）高于
   at a level above the common people

   比一般人高一个层次。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • We work together on a couple of projects and I rank above her, but I am not her boss.
   • Many members just above the lowest grades are still on low pay and they have been offered nothing extra.
   • That score ranks the school above every other in Greater Manchester and as the 14th highest in the country.
   • We have no bowlers capable of beating any of the teams ranked above us.
   • But if the injuries clear, I expect Aberdeen to put pressure on the sides above them.
   • Kelvin Hall saw an eight per cent rise in the number of children who gained five GCSEs above grade C.
   • Garda sources last night said only ranks above that of inspector would be issued with phones.
   • It seems that every layer of government above the level of municipal officialdom made no preparations for this at all.
   • The demands placed on our rank by those above us are significant, to attend their meetings, to do their bidding.
   • I swiftly came to the conclusion that anything above a fail grade would be a triumph.
   • His rank and station have not been released by police, but it is understood he is of, or above, senior sergeant rank.
   • His research shows that two-thirds of policewomen above the rank of constable do not have children.
   • As they are two leagues above the local side it was, as it turned out, a fair and very entertaining game.
   • Ireland is ranked one place above South Africa in the IRB world rankings, in fifth place.
   • There is just one female lieutenant - colonel in the army and no women in any of the four ranks above that post.
   • We have beaten better sides, sides above us in the table, but no victory has been more crucial than the one over the Broncos.
   • He is now a senior whip and is ranked seven places above the finance spokesperson.
   • We can compete with sides above us, we've just got to make sure we get our game right.
   • We are once again taking on a side from the division above us so we have a point to prove.
   • And the narrow victory lifted Wibsey above the east Leeds side into the second promotion position.
   • Of course, Scotland is not a sovereign country in the same way as Estonia - which ranks just above us.

   Synonyms

   superior to, senior to, over, higher than, higher up than, more powerful than, more responsible than, ahead of

   in charge of, commanding
2. 2.2 Considered of higher status or worth than; too good for.
   （地位等方面）优于，超过；太好而无法
   I always like to say that I married above myself

   Example sentencesExamples

   • The First Minister took the opportunity to declare his new status: he is now above politics.
   • Demonstrations of greatness ultimately rank above close finishes or spectacular upsets.
   • Pilots had some control over their fate, which gave them a status above the powerless foot soldiers in the trenches below.
   • Allah, the omni-powerful is above all power and shall repel the schemes of the unjust.
   • To inherit dominant status a subordinate must outlive all those above her in the queue.
   • Not only that, but the power is above all other principality, power, dominion, or might.
   • Why should a Garda have a certain status above the layperson?
   • This was an unmitigated good, and one that is politically above the reproach of critical interrogation.
   • The company's directors drove expensive cars that were leagues above the fleet vehicles that staff had.
   • She wants her actions, inactions, and mistakes to be above any legal reproach.
   • Both companies have had their bond ratings reduced to one step above junk status.
3. 2.3 In preference to.
   偏向于，优先于
   the firm cynically chose profit above car safety

   这个公司自私自利地将利润置于汽车安全之上。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • In Cunningham every candidate preferenced the Green above the Labor candidate.
   • I don't know of any loyal fan who would put making a profit above watching their team in such a huge match.
   • To place commercial considerations above people's safety makes no sense.
   • All of these are political decisions to put the profits of big business above the lives of millions of ordinary people.
   • The companies must ensure that they do not put production and profit above the safety of human lives.
   • Some choose not to play but a growing number of our youth choose alcohol above athletic endeavour.
   • We want the government to set the price of goods and guarantee a minimum wage so as not to put profits above the needs of the people.
   • As the man says, the French appear to value their right to drive and park however they want above public safety.
   • Agreement with an elder, boss, or anyone of higher status is valued above directness.
   • In doing so he demonstrates a clear preference of respectability above passion.
   • His work at Balco testifies to a character that placed profit above honesty and too easily chose wealth over morality.
   • This is why the public sector needs to be above preferment and dealism.
   • Each speech was funnier than the next and it seemed almost unfair to have to choose one above the others.
   • At the same time, if they are conciliatory in China, they are seen back at home as putting profit above principle.
   • This inability of a provincial court judge to put public safety above the comforts of the criminal is unacceptable.
   • He was accused of protecting his draft status and of putting his welfare above the team's.
   • We oppose any move which would put a profit motive above the educational mission in the public funding of higher education in Scotland.
   • What will happen if we feminise men so as to place safety above adventure, exploration and protection of the tribe?
   • Bradford Cycling Action Group objected to the new version for putting the needs of car drivers above those of cyclists.
   • Will they put human health and the environment above chemical industry profits?

   Synonyms

   more than, over, before, rather than, in preference to, in favour of, instead of, sooner than
4. 2.4 At a higher volume or pitch than.
   （水平，位置）在…上面
   he seldom spoke above a whisper

   the doorbell went unheard above the din

   门铃声虽然高过喧闹声，可也没有人听见。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • However, forecasters have still to make themselves heard above this huge volume of statistical noise.
   • At the sound of it, Kaleroth gasped and spoke in a voice barely above a whisper.
   • The guy on the other end of the line wouldn't raise his voice above a whisper, which I couldn't make out at all.
   • A car driver with a mobile glued to his ear does his best to be heard above the din of blaring horns.
   • The chant built in volume and emotion above the engine's roar as we began to taxi.
   • But the talking, perhaps because it has to be done in a way that registers above the din of the train, is excruciating.
   • In some eating establishments it appears to be a serious crime for your offspring to talk above a whisper or wriggle slightly in their seats.
   • When he tried to thank everyone for coming, he could barely talk above a whisper.
   • They were still working on a new tier of seating during our visit, and our guide had to shout above the din of the drilling and welding.
   • Mary looked up at her for a moment and spoke, her voice barely above a whisper.
   • But meanwhile the Captain had made his commands heard above the din and confusion.
   • They were polite and spoke barely above a whisper and never used faults in an animal to force a deal.
   • I lay down on the bed, a thin mattress covered by state white sheets, and whispered above the din.
   • Imagine my surprise and chagrin when I realised that I could not hear any music above the din of the rattly old Northern Line train.
   • But, like its predecessors, it has an ability to make itself heard above the din of the crowded media marketplace.
   • Her hearing is almost gone, her sight impaired, her voice barely above a whisper.
   • A well loved member of the card playing circuit for many years his hearty laugh could always be heard above any din.
   • Aedelin spoke softly, barely above a whisper, and this time it was he who closed his eyes.
   • Sadly for her, the Almighty wasn't listening - or He simply couldn't hear her above the din.
   • Am I only having this rant in order to make my voice heard above the din?

3Higher than (a specified amount, rate, or norm)

海平面之上。

1At a higher level or layer.

将一定量的泥放在广口瓶里，上面有一层水。

1. 1.1 Higher in grade or rank.
   （级别或地位上）高于
   an officer of the rank of superintendent or above

   警长或更高级别的警官。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • It is largely left to the officer who is generally of inspector rank or above to actually tailor what is required to the person individually.
   • Side airbags for the front cabin are standard on T3 cars and above.
   • I was concerned that all of my experience had been with children from the fourth grade or above.
   • Outside the city, the Jazz performs like a car from the class above, making it very relaxing to drive.
   • Players must be grade 3 standard or above and applications must be received by April 26.
   • And last year 82 per cent of its pupils gained five or more grade C and above GCSEs.
   • Its best performance two years ago saw 25 per cent of children gain five GCSEs or more at grade C or above.
2. 1.2 Higher than a specified amount, rate, or norm.
   高于，超出（特定数量、比率或标准）
   boats of 31 ft or above

   31英尺或以上的小艇。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Close links between parents and the school were welcomed, while standards in all subjects were rated average or above.
   • Low to mid-20s would be a good average for most people with anything above seen as a bonus.
   • Besides, one gram of gold is being offered on every purchase worth Rs.10,000 or above.
3. 1.3 (in printed text) mentioned earlier or further up on the same page.
   （印刷文本中）（在）上文
   the two cases described above

   上述两例。

   see above left

   见左上方。

   as adjective at the above address

   在上述地址。

   as noun since writing the above, I have reconsidered

   写了上文之后，我又考虑了一下。

   Example sentencesExamples

   • One pound of seed spaced at the above recommendation should take up one-tenth of an acre.
   • Those principles seem to me to accord entirely with the approach of the common law set out above.
   • The common theme in the above example is that Wenger has often replaced two players with one experienced player and a youngster.
   • Of course, some of what I described above was perfectly common in 19th Century America.
   • As you can see above, the space is a bit tight where the clip connects to the socket.
   • I have already outlined the common general knowledge above, but it is now necessary to consider the subject in more detail.
   • Of course, he had his own version to the more common sentiment expressed above.
   • The common factor in the above group of cases is that the result was unexpected by both principal and accomplice.
   • One reason for this can be determined simply by looking at what all those films above have in common.
   • All of these medicines are similar, so many of the above side effects may occur with any of the medicines.
   • As noted above, at common law the trespasser received the least protection of any entrant on the occupier's premises.
   • All of the above come with roasted potatoes, rice or fries, and fresh market vegetables.
   • I went to the fabric store and found the materials described above and now own them.
   • It could be a pub quiz question: what do the above athletes have in common?
   • We saw above that at common law, the wife could not enforce her right directly against her husband.
   • According to Vassilev, the new strategy will consider all the above and then be submitted to the Cabinet.
   • If you don't already know her work, you might like to check out the video mentioned above and also the samples at Amazon.
   • The said proposal was wholly contrary to the agreement or common understanding pleaded above.
   • What the above have in common, though, is the presence of a recognised, established quality striker.
   • The Central Remedial Clinic is giving four lucky Waterford people the chance to do all of the above and more!

   Synonyms

   earlier, previously, before, formerly, further back

   preceding, precedent, previous, earlier, former, foregoing, prior, antecedent, above-stated

   aforementioned, aforesaid

   rare anterior, prevenient, precursive, supra