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单词 upon
释义 upon
upon /əˈpɒn/ aep /-ˈpɑːn/ preposition
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B2 FORMAL on:
» Upon her head she wore a black velvet hat.» You can never place enough emphasis upon the importance of safety.» Upon your arrival (= as soon as you arrive), please report to the reception desk.Thesaurus+: ↑On or off
be upon sb FORMAL
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F0 to be something that someone will experience or have to deal with soon:
» Another couple of weeks and the holidays will be upon us.Thesaurus+: ↑About to happen , ↑Closeness in distance and time
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Extra Examples:» A country's future prosperity depends, to an extent, upon the quality of education of its people.» The radiation leak has had a disastrous effect upon the environment.» Elaine depends upon Bob completely for her happiness.» "Jesus, " said the priest, "saved and redeemed mankind by taking our sins upon himself."» The Chancellorship of the University was bestowed upon her in 1992.
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