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🔑 upperBrE /ˈʌpə(r)/NAmE /ˈʌpər/ adjective [only before noun] 🔑 located above sth else, especially sth of the same type or the other of a pair 上边的，上面的，上层的（尤指同类或一对中的一个）◆the upper lip 上嘴唇◆the upper deck 上层甲板🔑 at or near the top of sth 上部的；靠上部的◆the upper arm 上臂◆the upper slopes of the mountain 靠近山顶的斜坡◆a member of the upper middle class 中上层社会的人◆salaries at the upper end of the pay scale 工资级别最高的薪金◆There is an upper limit of £20 000 spent on any one project. 任何项目都有一个 2 万英镑的经费上限。(of a place 地方) located away from the coast, on high ground or towards the north of an area 内陆的；高地的；向北部的◆the upper reaches of the river 河流的上游 OPP lower1  ●gain, get, have, etc. the ˌupper ˈhandto get an advantage over sb so that you are in control of a particular situation 占上风；处于有利地位；有优势；有控制权●(keep) a stiff upper ˈlipto keep calm and hide your feelings when you are in pain or in a difficult situation （面对痛苦或困境）不动声色，沉着而不外露 🔑 upperBrE /ˈʌpə(r)/NAmE /ˈʌpər/ noun [usually pl.] the top part of a shoe that is attached to the sole 鞋帮；靴面◆shoes with leather uppers 皮鞋(informal) a drug that makes you feel excited and full of energy 兴奋剂 ➡ compare downer (1) ●on your ˈuppers(BrE, informal) having very little money 手头拮据；困窘 |
