above
例子
The kite soared high above the treetops.
风筝高高地飞翔在树梢上方。
We watched fireworks explode above the city skyline.
我们观看了烟花在城市天际线上方爆炸。
1.1
在...上面, 俯瞰
at a higher place, especially overlooking or situated past a location
例子
We found a quiet spot above the town to watch the sunset.
我们在小镇的上方找到了一个安静的地方看日落。
The castle stands high above the river.
城堡高高矗立在河流上方。
例子
Shelves were installed above the counter.
架子安装在柜台上方。
There 's a bruise right above his left eye.
他的左眼正上方有一块瘀伤。
1.3
在...以北, 比...更北
farther north than a particular location
例子
Montana is located above Wyoming.
蒙大拿州位于怀俄明州的上方。
Canada lies above the United States.
加拿大位于美国上方。
02
在...之上, 高于
used to indicate a higher position or status in terms of rank, authority, or hierarchy
例子
She ranks above him in the company.
她在公司中的排名高于他。
He was promoted to a position above mine.
他被提升到一个高于我的职位。
03
高于, 优于
too good for or of greater worth, dignity, or moral standard
例子
He thinks he 's above manual labor.
他认为自己高于体力劳动。
The judge insisted that no one is above the law.
法官坚持认为没有人凌驾于法律之上。
例子
They placed profit above public safety.
他们把利润置于公共安全之上。
She chose loyalty above ambition.
她选择了忠诚高于野心。
05
在...之上, 高于
at a louder volume, higher pitch, or more prominent sound level than others
例子
Her voice rose above the chatter of the crowd.
她的声音盖过了人群的嘈杂声。
The siren wailed above the traffic noise.
警笛声盖过了交通噪音。
06
高于, 超过
greater than a specified number, rate, or standard
例子
The cabin sits 2,000 meters above sea level.
小屋位于海拔2000米以上。
Children above the age of five must have a ticket.
五岁以上的儿童必须持有票。
07
在...之上, 高于
(in theater) located farther toward the back of the stage from the audience's perspective
例子
The actor positioned himself above the rest of the cast.
演员将自己定位在其他演员的上方。
They arranged the set pieces above the main playing area.
他们将布景安排在主要游戏区域的上方。
above
例子
The mud settled at the bottom, leaving clear water above.
泥浆沉淀在底部，留下清澈的水在上面。
The painting hung, with a spotlight shining just above.
画挂在那里，聚光灯正好照在上方。
例子
She 's sleeping above if you want to check on her.
如果你想看看她，她正在楼上睡觉。
The children are playing above.
孩子们正在上面玩耍。
03
以上, 更高
at a higher rank, grade, or official position
例子
Only officers ranked superintendent or above were eligible.
只有以上或更高级别的官员才有资格。
She aimed to be promoted to manager or above.
她的目标是晋升为经理或更高职位。
04
以上, 超过
exceeding a particular amount, standard, or number
例子
Only boats measuring 31 feet or above are allowed in that harbor.
只有31英尺或以上的船只被允许进入那个港口。
Participants aged 18 or above must sign the form.
18岁或以上的参与者必须签署表格。
4.1
以上, 超过
greater than zero on a temperature scale
例子
The temperature this morning was five above.
今天早上的温度是五以上。
It was a brisk 10 above at sunrise.
日出时气温是清爽的10度以上。
例子
The cases discussed above are crucial to the argument.
上面讨论的案例对论点至关重要。
Refer to the chart mentioned above.
参考上面提到的图表。
例子
May his soul find peace above.
愿他的灵魂在天上找到安宁。
He spoke of meeting her again above someday.
他谈到了有一天在上面再次见到她。
例子
The actor moved above to emphasize the scene's focus.
演员向上移动以强调场景的焦点。
The dancers regrouped above during the transition.
舞者在过渡期间在后方重新集结。
例子
The coloring above is darker than on the belly.
上方的着色比腹部的要深。
Scales above gleam with a metallic sheen.
上方的鳞片闪烁着金属光泽。
Above
01
上述内容, 上面提到的所有内容
something already stated or mentioned earlier in writing or speech
例子
All of the above must be submitted by Friday.
上述所有内容必须在周五之前提交。
Refer to the above when answering the next set of questions.
回答下一组问题时，请参考上述内容。
02
上述人员, 上文提到的人
the individuals or group previously mentioned
例子
The above have all signed the agreement.
上述所有人员均已签署协议。
The above were nominated for leadership roles.
上述人员被提名为领导角色。
03
上级, 更高权威
a higher power or ruling authority
例子
The policy was handed down by the above.
该政策是由上级下达的。
New regulations came directly from the above.
新法规直接自上而下而来。
例子
She believed her strength came from the above.
她相信她的力量来自上方。
It felt like a miracle sent straight from the above.
感觉就像是从天上直接送来的奇迹。
above
例子
The above instructions must be followed exactly.
必须严格按照上述说明操作。
Refer to the above chart when completing your assignment.
完成作业时参考上述图表。
