单词 | onwards and upwards |
释义 | > as lemmasonwards and upwards c. onwards and upwards: in a direction forwards and upwards. Chiefly in extended use: in the direction of progress, advancement, or success; in a higher or more spiritual direction. ΚΠ 1817 M. Edgeworth Ormond I. v. 111 Sir Ulick..had..won his courtier-way onwards and upwards to the possession of a seat in Parliament. 1885 Mind 10 579 The course of philosophy..is driven onwards and upwards to the conception of a reality that is not in experience. 1969 Guardian 9 Oct. 2/7 We shall follow your course onwards and upwards with admiration. 1988 A. C. Clarke 2061: Odyssey Three 151 It continued onwards and upwards..until it merged into the vast glowing envelope of the comet's still expanding coma. 2001 Working from Home Mar. 8/2 Positivity is catching, so spread it to those around you and see yourself naturally propelled onwards and upwards. < as lemmas |
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