单词 | upward |
释义 | upward (once / 280 pages) 1advadj 2adv WORD FAMILY upward: upwardly USAGE EXAMPLESThe 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 2a general upward movement of fish Syn up ascending moving or going or growing upward adv to a later time from childhood upward Syn up, upwards |
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