
upstairs
/ˌʌpˈsteəz/ · /ˌʌpˈsterz/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #64 in the learning path
在楼上;往楼上
Definitions
adv. On or towards a higher floor of a building.
在楼上;往楼上
adj. Located on a higher floor of a building.
楼上的
Example
I left my glasses upstairs beside the bed.
我把眼镜落在楼上的床边了。
Moving bedrooms upstairs can provide greater privacy in homes where the ground floor is used for work.
在底层用于办公的住宅中,把卧室搬到楼上可以提供更多私密空间。
Collocations
- go upstairs
- upstairs bedroom
- upstairs neighbour
Word family
- downstairs (adv.)
Antonyms
- downstairs
Usage tip
作副词时前面不加to:go upstairs。
FAQ
- What does upstairs mean?
- On or towards a higher floor of a building. Located on a higher floor of a building.
- How is upstairs pronounced?
- UK /ˌʌpˈsteəz/, US /ˌʌpˈsterz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.