| 单词 | uphill |
| 释义 | uphill (ʌphɪl ) 1. adverb [ADVERB after verb, be ADVERB] If something or someone is uphill or is moving uphill, they are near the top of a hill or are going up a slope. He had been running uphill a long way. The man was no more than ten yards away and slightly uphill. ...trees that ran in a ragged line uphill from the ledge. Uphill is also an adjective. ...a long, uphill journey. The walk from the village to Greystones was uphill all the way. 2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If you refer to something as an uphill struggle or an uphill battle, you mean that it requires a great deal of effort and determination, but it should be possible to achieve it. It had been an uphill struggle to achieve what she had wanted. It's an uphill battle but I think we're going to win. Synonyms: arduous, hard, taxing, difficult Collocations: head uphill As you head uphill the scent of pines fills the air from the gardens interspersed between ramparts and towers. Times, Sunday Times Follow the path over the bridge to the secret garden, and then wander around the serene lake and head uphill. Times, Sunday Times First, the vehicle heading uphill has the right of way, as stopping and starting back up might be difficult on certain types of terrain. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The route heads uphill in a straight line, through farmland and a few trees. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After heading uphill again, the train enters a drop through the second underground tunnel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Conditions were harsh for bowlers forced to run uphill into a billowing, northerly wind that swept blossom from the trees and swayed flagpoles. Times, Sunday Times Imagine watching treacle run uphill. Times, Sunday Times Among the physical tests, the soldiers must run uphill for 40 minutes carrying a 30-kilogram load in a basket. canada.com They are generally wary and when disturbed run uphill and then launch themselves from the crests in flight, getting up considerable speed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 As the wolf comes after it, the coyote will turn around and run uphill. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 上坡 Japanese: 坂の上へ |
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