upper
/ˈʌpə/ · /ˈʌpər/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2951 in the learning path
上面的；上部的
Definitions
adj. Located above another part or nearer the top.
上面的；上部的
adj. Higher in rank, level, or position within a range.
较高的；上层的
Example
Keep the spare blankets on the upper shelf.
把备用毯子放在上层架子上。
Residents on the upper floors of apartment buildings may face difficulties when lifts stop working.
公寓楼高层住户在电梯停运时可能会遇到困难。
Collocations
- upper floor
- upper body
- upper limit
- upper class
Antonyms
- lower
Usage tip
通常放在名词前，如upper floor；反义词是lower。
FAQ
- What does upper mean?
- Located above another part or nearer the top. Higher in rank, level, or position within a range.
- How is upper pronounced?
- UK /ˈʌpə/, US /ˈʌpər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
