| 单词 | above |
| 释义 | above —above /əˈbʌv/ adverb adjective (ON PAGE) B1 When used in a piece of writing, 'above' means higher on the page, or on a previous page: » Please send the articles to the address given above.» The letter was sent to the above address.Thesaurus+: ↑Above and overthe aboveF0 all the people or things listed earlier: » All of the above should be invited.» Once we've finished all of the above we can start on the next project.Thesaurus+: ↑Quoting and making references• • • Extra Examples:» Write to the above address, enclosing an sae.» You can contact me on the above phone number.» Applications should be sent to the above address.» Study the diagram above and then answer the questions.» To the best of my knowledge, the above information is accurate.adverb preposition (HIGHER POSITION) ► A1 in or to a higher position than something else: » There's a mirror above the washbasin.» He waved the letter excitedly above his head.» She's rented a room above a shop.» Her name comes above mine on the list.» The helicopter was hovering above the building.» It's on the shelf just above your head.» A crack had started to appear just above the light fitting.Thesaurus+: ↑Above and over• • • Extra Examples:» There's a mirror above the washbasin.» The moon rose slowly above the horizon.» He had a cut an inch long above his left eye.» The helicopter was hovering above the building.» The castle is built on a hill that rises above the town.adverb preposition (MORE) A2 more than an amount or level: » It says on the box it's for children aged three and above.» Rates of pay are above average.» Temperatures rarely rise above zero in winter.» She values her job above her family.» They value their freedom above (and beyond) all else.Thesaurus+: ↑Large in number or quantityabove allB1 most importantly: » Above all, I'd like to thank my family.» Above all, I'd say I value kindness.Thesaurus+: ↑Very important or urgent• • • Extra Examples:» Temperatures rarely rise above zero in winter.» I value her friendship above anything else.» The results are well above what we expected.» The top of Mount Everest is 8,848 m above sea level.» The temperature was above normal for the time of year.adverb preposition (RANK) ► F0 in a more important or advanced position than someone else: » Sally's a grade above me.Thesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizations• • • Extra Examples:» A captain ranks above a lieutenant.» A major-general is above a brigadier in the British army.» Melanie's husband worked above mine in the Quality Control Department.» The old man resented having someone above him telling him what to do.» You don't get your own office here until you're a manager or above.adverb preposition (TOO IMPORTANT) ► C2 too good or important for something: » No one is above suspicion in this matter.» He's not above lying (= he sometimes lies) to protect himself.Thesaurus+: ↑Showing arrogance and conceit , ↑Confidence and self-assurance , ↑Boasting |
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