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单词 upwards
释义

upwards

adverb
 
/ˈʌpwədz/
/ˈʌpwərdz/
(especially British English)
(also upward especially in North American English)
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  1.  
    towards a higher place or position
    • Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards.
    • We were moving upwards at an incredible speed.
    • A flight of steps led upwards to the front door.
    • He was pointing upwards at the roof.
    • The corners of her mouth curved upwards in amusement.
    opposite downwards
  2. towards a higher amount or price
    • Bad weather forced the price of fruit upwards.
    • The budget has been revised upwards.
    opposite downwardsTopics Change, cause and effectb2
  3. upwards of something more than the amount or number mentioned
    • You should expect to pay upwards of £50 for a hotel room.
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