Learner's definition of ABOVE
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: in or to a higher place在…上方;向…上方 -
They stood under the tree and looked at the branches above. [=overhead]他们站在树下,望着头顶上的树枝。
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The stars shone above. [=in the sky]星星在天空闪烁。
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The stairs lead above [=upstairs] to the bedrooms.顺着楼梯上去就是卧室。
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up above and down below上上下下
◊ The opposite of every sense of above is below.*above的各义项的反义词都是below。
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: in or to a higher rank or number(级别或数字)高于,在…以上 -
Students in the grade above [=in the next grade] study algebra.学生从下个年级开始学代数。
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Groups of six and above [=of six or more] need reservations.六人及六人以上团体需要预订。
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a game that is suitable for children at/of age 10 and above [=older]适合10岁及以上的儿童的游戏
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: higher, further up, or earlier on the same page or on a preceding page : at a previous point in the same document(书页、文件等的)前文,上文 -
Write to us at the address shown above. [=at the above address]按照上文所给的地址给我们写信。
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Except as noted above, all the information can be verified.除了前文标注过的信息,其他所有信息都可以核实。
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the person named above = the above-named person上文提及的人
from above
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: from a higher place or position从高处;从上面 2
: from someone with greater power or authority从上级;从高层 2 above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
2 above
/əˈbʌv/
preposition
Learner's definition of ABOVE
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: in or to a higher place than (something) : over在…上方;向…上方 -
He raised his arms above his head.他将手臂举过头顶。
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They hung a mirror above the mantel.他们在壁炉架上方挂了一面镜子。
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We rented an apartment above a restaurant.我们在一家餐馆楼上租了一间公寓。
— opposite below 2
: greater in number, quantity, or size than (something) : more than (something)(数字、数量或尺寸)大于,高于,多于 — opposite below 3
a : to a greater degree or extent than (something)(程度)高于,大于 b : in a higher or more important position than (something)(位置)高于 — opposite below 4
: having more importance or power than (someone) : having a higher rank than (someone)(级别)高于 — opposite below 5
: too important for (something) : not able to be affected by (something)超出…所及;不受…的影响 — see also above the law at law 6
: too good for (some type of behavior, work, etc.)不屑于 -
I thought you were above lying to people. [=I thought such dishonest behavior was beneath you]我认为你不至于撒谎。
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He was not above cheating when it served his purposes. [=he would cheat when it served his purposes]为了达到目的,他也会采取欺骗手段。
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Does she think she's above that kind of work? [=does she think that kind of work is beneath her?]她是不是认为做那种工作对她来说是大材小用了?
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: more loudly and clearly than (another sound)(声音)比…响亮,比…清晰
above all
: as the most important thing : especially最重要的是;尤其是
above and beyond
: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)远远超出(职责等)
get above yourself
chiefly British
: to think you are more important than you really are自高自大;自视过高
over and above
— see 2over 3 above /əˈbʌv/ adjective
3 above
/əˈbʌv/
adjective
Learner's definition of ABOVE
: mentioned at an earlier point in the same document : written above上文提到的;前文中的;上述的
the above
: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document上文提及之事;前文所提之事 -
If any of the above is incorrect, please let me know.如前文有不当之处,请告知。
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Contact any of the above [=any of the people mentioned above] for more information.如想获得更多信息,可联系上述任一联系人。
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The correct answer is “none of the above.”正确的回答是“以上都不对”。