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单词 upwards
释义

up·wards

adverb
 
/ˈʌpwədz/
/ˈʌpwərdz/
(especially British English)
(also upward especially in North American English)
  1.  
    towards a higher place or position向上;向高处
    • Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards.把手放在桌子上,手心朝上。
    • We were moving upwards at an incredible speed. 我们正以不可思议的速度上升。
    • A flight of steps led upwards to the front door.一段台阶往上通向正门。
    • He was pointing upwards at the roof.他向上指着屋顶。
    • The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement.她的嘴角有趣地向上翘起。
    opposite downwards
  2. towards a higher amount or price(数量、价格)上升,上涨,提高
    • Bad weather forced the price of fruit upwards.恶劣的天气迫使水果价格上涨。
    • The budget has been revised upwards.预算已经上调。
    opposite downwardsTopics Change, cause and effectb2
  3. upwards of something more than the amount or number mentioned在…以上;大于;超过
    • You should expect to pay upwards of £50 for a hotel room.酒店每个房间预计至少要 50 英镑。
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