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单词 upward
释义
upward
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1advadj 2adv

WORD FAMILY
upward: upwardly
USAGE EXAMPLES
The upward trend in many local jurisdictions echoes the pattern in big cities nationwide, according to surveys and analyses from law enforcement experts.
Washington Post(Dec 31, 2016)
He fears the numbers aren’t an aberration, but the beginning of another upward curve.
Seattle Times(Dec 31, 2016)
“Any upward movement for one of us is upward movement for all,” Spencer said.
Washington Post(Dec 22, 2016)
1
1adv spatially or metaphorically from a lower to a higher position
the fragments flew upwards
prices soared upwards
Syn|Ant
up, upwardly, upwards
down, downward, downwardly, downwards
spatially or metaphorically from a higher to a lower level or position
2adj directed up
the cards were face upward
an upward stroke of the pen
Syn
up
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
3adj extending or moving toward a higher place
a general upward movement of fish
Syn
up
ascending
moving or going or growing upward
2
adv to a later time
from childhood upward
Syn
up, upwards
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