| 单词 | up |
| 释义 | up —up /ʌp/ adjective (RISING) ► F0 moving up: » an up escalator→ SEE ALSO UPPER(Cf. ↑upper) adjectiveThesaurus+: ↑Up and upward , ↑Moving upwards• • • Extra Examples:» Total sales this month were up by $2 billion.» Net profits in September were marginally up on the figures for August.» Kathy wore her hair up with a pair of expensive looking earrings.» We need to go to the first floor, where's the up escalator?» an up strokeadjective INFORMAL (HAPPY) ► F0 feeling happy: » She's been really up since she started her new job.Thesaurus+: ↑Feeling pleasure and happiness , ↑Taking pleasure in somethingadjective [after verb] (IN OPERATION) ► F0 When a system, computer, or similar machine is up, it is operating, especially in its usual way: » Andy, do you know when the network will be up again?→ OPPOSITE DOWN(Cf. ↑down)Thesaurus+: ↑Functioning , ↑Performing a functionThesaurus+: ↑Computer concepts• • • Extra Examples:» There was a brief powercut but by ten o'clock the computers were up again.» Will the system be up again tomorrow morning?adverb (AGE) ► F0 to a greater age: » No one said that growing up would be easy or painless.» Many single parents struggle to bring their children up on a low income.Thesaurus+: ↑Stages of life• • • Extra Examples:» Learning to take disappointments is all part of growing up.» She decided she'd rather bring her children up in the countryside.adverb (DIRECTION) ► F0 towards the north or towards a more important place, especially a city: » On Tuesday she'll be travelling up to Newcastle from Birmingham.» She comes up from her village about once a month on the train.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing movement towardsadverb (EAGER) up for (doing) sth INFORMAL► F0 willing and able to do or take part in an activity: » After a long day at work I wasn't really up for a party.» We're going swimming. Are you up for it?» I'm up for organizing the meeting if nobody else wants to do it.Thesaurus+: ↑Excited, interested and enthusiasticadverb (END) ► B2 to an end, finish, or state of being complete: » Finish up the old packet of biscuits before you open a new one.» Crime won't help - you'll end up in prison.» I'd like to round up the meeting by thanking all those who were able to attend at such short notice.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an endadverb (EQUAL) ► F0 so as to be equal in quality, knowledge, or achievement: » She couldn't go to school for a few weeks because of illness, but she'll be able to catch up (with her lessons) quickly.» So much scientific research is being performed that it's virtually impossible to keep up (with all the new developments).» US INFORMAL Kate and I were both playing well, and after ten minutes the score was 6 up (= 6 points each).Thesaurus+: ↑Similar and the same , ↑Describing people with the same qualities• • • Extra Examples:» I need a couple of days in the office to catch up with some paperwork.» We've received so many orders that we're finding it difficult to keep up with the demand.» I'm planning to catch up on some sleep this weekend.» Jack finds it difficult to keep up with the rest of the class.» My Italian friends speak so fast that I find it really difficult to keep up with what they're saying.adverb (EXIST) ► F0 into existence, view, or attention: » Originally the charity was set up to help orphans in urban areas.» Sorry darling, something unexpected has come up (= has happened) at the office, and I'll be home late.» Coming up (= happening next) after the break, we have a man who claims he can communicate with fish.» Would this be a good time to bring up the issue of salary?• • • Extra Examples:» They're planning to set up their own business.» Could we set up a meeting for next week?» We were discussing who would be suitable for the job, and your name came up.» A job in the sales department has come up - would you be interested?» There are several things I'd like to bring up at the meeting tomorrow.adverb (HAIR) ► F0 If someone's long hair is up, it is arranged on the top or back of their head: » You look lovely with your hair up.Thesaurus+: ↑Up and upward , ↑Moving upwardsadverb (HIGHER) A2 towards a higher position; towards a higher value, number, or level: » Put those books up on the top shelf.» A gravel road leads through the jungle and up into the Andes.» Pushing the number of unit sales up every quarter can't be continued indefinitely.» The water was up to/had come up to the level of the windows.Thesaurus+: ↑Up and upward , ↑Moving upwardsF0 out of the ground: » He spent the afternoon digging carrots up.Thesaurus+: ↑Up and upward , ↑Moving upwardsup and downB2 from a higher to a lower position repeatedly: » My little daughter started jumping up and down with rage when she heard she couldn't go.Thesaurus+: ↑Bouncing , ↑JumpingThesaurus+: ↑Down and downward , ↑Moving downwardsThesaurus+: ↑Up and upward , ↑Moving upwards• • • Extra Examples:» A coil of thick blue smoke rose up from his pipe.» Transatlantic airfares are going up.» Although long-distance phone calls are going up, the charge for local calls will not alter.» Share prices moved up slowly yesterday.» She filled the jug up with cream.adverb (IMPROVE) ► F0 into an improved position or state: » By lap 26, Hamilton had moved up into second position.» Stein had a bad start to the race, but by the ninth lap she was up with the leaders.→ COMPARE DOWN(Cf. ↑down) adverb (LOWER LEVEL)Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming better , ↑Making things better , ↑Making progress and advancingadverb (INCREASE) B2 to a greater degree; in order to increase: » The fire heats the room up (= makes it warmer) within minutes.» Grandma always turns the TV up really loud because she can't hear very well.» Try not to get worked up (= increasingly excited or angry), I'm sure we can sort the problem out.Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifyingB2 If a level or amount is up, it has increased: » The cost of car insurance is up, but not very much.» Last year the company's turnover was $240 billion, up three percent on (= compared with) the previous year.Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifying• • • Extra Examples:» It was rainy this morning, but it brightened up after lunch.» I might just warm up the leftovers from yesterday's meal in the microwave.» Guide dogs open up the lives of the blind or visually impaired.» His time in the army certainly toughened him up.» My foot swelled up to three times the normal size when it was stung by a wasp.adverb (INTENDED) up for sth► F0 intended, suggested, or being considered for something: » That house at the end of our road is up for sale again.» Are you really up for promotion?Thesaurus+: ↑Planning, expecting and arranging , ↑Plotting and trappingadverb (NEAR) ► B1 very near: » Carrying a gun, he walked up to the cashier and demanded money.» A limousine drew up (= parked) outside the hotel.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing movement towards• • • Extra Examples:» A car drove up alongside (ours).» He went up to a complete stranger and started talking.» She strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager.» A young girl came up to me and asked for money.» We crept up behind her and yelled "Boo!"adverb (NOT IN BED) B1 not in bed: » It's time to get up now!» Oh, I've been up all night, finishing my essay.Thesaurus+: ↑Not sleeping and not unconsciousup and about/aroundF0 to be able to get out of bed and move around again after a period of illness, because your health has improved enough Thesaurus+: ↑Energetic and lively• • • Extra Examples:» On a working day I tend to get up around seven o'clock.» I'm unused to getting up so early.» I was up until three o'clock trying to get it finished!» My sister was up most of the night with her baby who's teething.» We stayed up (late) to watch a film.adverb (SMALLER) ► F0 broken or cut into smaller pieces; made smaller in area: » He cut the letter up into a hundred pieces.» She folded the newspaper up and put it in her bag.» The car blew up (= exploded) when flames reached its fuel tank.Thesaurus+: ↑Separating and dividingThesaurus+: ↑Tearing and breaking into pieces• • • Extra Examples:» She broke the bar of chocolate up and handed each child a piece.» I'll cut up a few pieces of fruit for the kids.» He folded up the sheets and put them in the washing basket.» We had to smash up the old fireplace to get it out.» She chopped up a small onion and added it to the pan.adverb (TIGHTLY) ► F0 tightly or firmly in order to keep something safe or in position: » Can you do my shoelaces up for me?» Tie up the top of the bag so the rubbish doesn't fall out.» You'd better wrap up (= wear warm clothes) - it's cold outside.Thesaurus+: ↑Tight and tighteningThesaurus+: ↑Safe and secure• • • Extra Examples:» She wrapped the vase up carefully before packing it in the suitcase.» I found a bundle of letters tied up with a red ribbon at the back of her drawer.» Can you help me do up my dress?» Do your laces up or you'll trip over.» Wrap him up in a blanket and give him a hot drink.adverb (TOGETHER) ► F0 in a state of being together with other similar things: » You've got half an hour to gather up anything you'll need for the journey.» Add up the column of figures in your head and then tell me what the sum is.Thesaurus+: ↑Classifying and creating order• • • Extra Examples:» if you put a little money aside each week, it's surprising how quickly it adds up.» if you add those four figures up, it comes to £400.» Collect up your things and follow me.» She gathered up the newspapers that were scattered around the floor.» I just need to gather up a few things and then we can go.adverb (TOP) ► A2 in a high position; at the top: » Our boardroom is up on the 23rd floor.» You can tell which way up the crates have to be because they all say "TOP".→ COMPARE DOWN(Cf. ↑down) adverb (LOWER LEVEL)Thesaurus+: ↑Up and upward , ↑Moving upwards• • • Extra Examples:» He tilted his chair backwards and put his feet up on his desk.» I need you to hold it steady while I'm up the ladder.» Dad is up on the roof clearing the guttering.» The sugar is up on that shelf behind you.» Luckily, my toast landed on the carpet with the buttered side up!adverb (VERTICAL) ► A1 in or into a vertical position: » Would you stand up for a moment, I want to see how tall you are.→ COMPARE DOWN(Cf. ↑down) adverb (LOWER POSITION)Thesaurus+: ↑Up and upward , ↑Moving upwards• • • Extra Examples:» Putting up some new wallpaper has made all the difference to the place.» Hang the clothes up to dry.» His trousers were held up with a piece of elastic.» The children's work had been put up on the walls of the classroom.» I stuck the notice up on the board.adverb [after verb] (FINISHED) ► F0 When a period of time is up, it is finished: » When the two hours were up nobody had answered all of the questions.» Your time is up - it's someone else's turn on the training equipment now.Thesaurus+: ↑Finished and overadverb [after verb] (PROBLEM) ► B1 used when talking or asking about what is happening: » Everyone was talking in whispers, and I could tell something was up (= something unusual was happening).» What's up? (= What is happening or what is wrong?)Thesaurus+: ↑Occurring and happeningadverb [after verb] (TRIAL) ► F0 on trial in a court: » If he doesn't pay the fine soon, he'll be up before the magistrate.» Max is up for armed robbery.Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsadverb [after verb] UK (ROAD) ► F0 When a road is up, it is being repaired and so is unsuitable for use: » The council has got the road up because of a broken sewer.Thesaurus+: ↑Routes and roads in generalpreposition (ALONG) A2 (further) along: » The car shot off up the road at high speed.» They live just up the road.Thesaurus+: ↑Ahead, in front and beyondup and downB2 along the surface of something first in one direction and then in the opposite direction, usually repeatedly: » He was running up and down the path, shouting.Thesaurus+: ↑Backwards, sideways and back and forth• • • Extra Examples:» Jack, move up the bench a bit, then Tess can sit next to me.» We took turns to row the boat up the river.» The gravel crunched underfoot as we walked up the path.» There's a big traffic jam further up the motorway, so we'd better take a different route.» The plane set off up the runway, gradually gathering speed.preposition (HIGHER) ► A2 to or in a higher level or position: » We followed her up the stairs to a large meeting room.Thesaurus+: ↑Up and upward , ↑Moving upwards• • • Extra Examples:» The lorry chugged up the hill.» With a knife clenched between his teeth, he climbed up the tree to cut some coconuts.» The spider crept up the wall.» He came charging up the stairs to tell me the good news.» The noise of the car startled the birds and the whole flock flew up into the air.preposition (ORIGIN) ► F0 towards the starting point of something, especially a river or stream: » Rowing up (the) river against the current was very hard work.→ SEE ALSO UPRIVER(Cf. ↑upriver), UPSTREAM(Cf. ↑upstream)Thesaurus+: ↑Backwards, sideways and back and forthpreposition (TOP) ► F0 at the top of: » You'll find a dusty attic up these stairs.» If you want Fred, he's up that ladder.Thesaurus+: ↑Up and upward , ↑Moving upwards• • • Extra Examples:» Her office is up those steps to your right.» They've got a different flag up the flagpole today.» We had to rescue our kitten from up the tree.» Who would build their house up a mountain? That's silly.» Is anyone still up the tower, or did you all come down together?preposition UK NOT STANDARD (TO) ► F0 to or at: » Are you going up the club tonight?→ COMPARE DOWN(Cf. ↑down) preposition (TO)Thesaurus+: ↑Describing movement towardsverb INFORMAL (GO AWAY) ↑Verb Endings for up up and ...► F0 used with another verb to emphasize that someone left a place or did something in a sudden and possibly unexpected way: » After dinner they just upped and left/went without saying goodbye.Thesaurus+: ↑Departingverb [T] (-pp-) INFORMAL (INCREASE) ↑Verb Endings for up ► F0 to increase something such as a price: » We won't be able to make a profit on the deal without upping the sale price.» It looks like tax rates are going to be upped again.Thesaurus+: ↑Value and price increases |
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