up
/ʌp/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌp] /ʌp/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈʌp] /ˈəp/ (ame, mw) · /ʌp-/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌp] /ʌp-/ (ame, ipa)
up — 動詞
- uppresent simple I / you / we / they
- ups3rd person singular
- upping-ing form
- uppedpast simple
1. to make a price, amount, level, or rank higher than it was before
提高；增加
提高價格、數量或等級
to make a price, amount, level, or rank higher than it was before
Daichi's boss told him they would up his salary after six months.
Daichi 的老闆告訴他，六個月後會給他加薪。
up + salary / amount of money
The restaurant upped its prices again, so we now eat at home more often.
那家餐廳又漲價了，所以我們現在更常在家裡吃飯。
After winning the tournament, the team upped their training to twice a day.
贏得比賽後，該球隊將訓練增加到一天兩次。
The government upped the tax on imported cars last year.
政府去年提高了進口汽車的關稅。
We need to up our game if we want to compete with the bigger companies.
如果想跟大公司競爭，我們就必須提升自己的實力。
文法句型
up + noun phrase
用法筆記
The object is typically a measurable thing such as a price, amount, level, rate, or quality. Often used in business and informal contexts.
常見錯誤
2. used before another verb to show that someone does something suddenly or unexpec
突然行動
突然做某事，常指離開
used before another verb to show that someone does something suddenly or unexpectedly, especially leaving a place or ending an activity
After ten years at the firm, Cyrus upped and left without telling anyone.
Cyrus 在那家公司待了十年後，突然一聲不響就走了。
pattern: up and + verb of leaving
Gabriela upped and moved to Tokyo after getting a job offer there.
Gabriela 接到東京的工作機會後，二話不說就搬過去了。
The cat upped and ran out the door the moment it opened.
門一打開，那隻貓就突然衝了出去。
The Watanabes upped and sold their house without even telling their children.
渡邊夫婦二話不說就把房子賣了，連孩子們都沒告知一聲。
- suddenly leave
more explicit about the action; works in any register
- take off
informal phrasal verb with a similar sudden-departure meaning
文法句型
up + and + verb
用法筆記
Always used with 'and' followed by another verb — cannot be used alone. For example, 'He upped and left' is correct, but 'He upped to London' is not. This sense is informal and mainly used in British English.
常見錯誤
3. to lift or move something to a higher position
抬起；舉起
把物品向上移動或抬起
to lift or move something to a higher position
Nikhil upped the window to let some fresh air into the room.
Nikhil 把窗戶往上推，讓新鮮空氣進到房間裡。
up + object that moves (window, blind, shutter)
The movers upped the sofa onto the back of the truck.
搬家工人把沙發抬到卡車後車廂上。
Ada upped her bag onto the luggage rack above her seat.
Ada 把包包抬起來放到座位上方的行李架上。
The children upped their hands to answer the teacher's question.
孩子們舉手回答老師的問題。
Kwame upped the canoe onto his shoulders and carried it to the river.
Kwame 把獨木舟扛到肩上，搬到了河邊。
文法句型
up + object + location phrase
用法筆記
More common in informal speech than in formal writing. In formal contexts, 'raise' or 'lift' are preferred. The object is usually a physical object such as a window, bag, or piece of furniture.
常見錯誤
up — 名詞
1. a period when things are going well, often used to describe the good times that
順境
生活或事業順利發展的時期
a period when things are going well, often used to describe the good times that alternate with difficulties in life or work
Every relationship has its ups and downs, but theirs grew stronger over time.
每段感情都有起起伏伏，但他們的關係隨著時間更加穩固。
ups and downs — alternating good and bad periods
After her promotion to lead designer, Diya reminded herself to enjoy the ups instead of worrying about deadlines.
Diya 升上首席設計師後，提醒自己要享受順境，不要一直擔心截止日期。
the ups = the good moments, contrasted with work pressure
The company is on the up after launching its new product line last spring.
這家公司去年春天推出新產品線之後，業績持續好轉。
Chef Omar called their Michelin star an up earned by the team's late nights perfecting every dish.
Omar 主廚說那顆米其林星星是全團隊熬夜打磨每道菜換來的順境。
The housing market in the area has been on the up for nearly two years.
該地區的房地產市場好轉已經將近兩年了。
- success
a more general term; 'the up' is more informal and often used in fixed expressions
- prosperity
more formal and specifically about financial success; 'up' is broader
- high point
refers to a specific moment of success rather than a lasting period
用法筆記
Most commonly appears in the fixed phrase 'ups and downs' (good and bad times) and the chiefly British idiom 'on the up' (improving). When used alone as 'the ups', it contrasts with struggles or difficulties implied by context.
常見錯誤
2. a stronger or more favourable position that one person, team, or side holds comp
優勢
比對手更有利的狀態
a stronger or more favourable position that one person, team, or side holds compared to another in a competition or conflict
The defending champions had the up from the moment they scored the first goal.
衛冕隊踢進第一球之後，就一直佔有優勢。
have the up — hold an advantage over opponents
Jin felt he had the up in the debate after preparing for three weeks.
Jin 覺得自己準備了三個星期，因此在辯論中佔了上風。
Good connections in the industry can give you the up when applying for a job.
業界的良好人脈可以在求職時讓你佔有優勢。
The team with more resources usually keeps the up in a long merger negotiation.
在漫長的併購談判中，資源較多的一方通常能保持優勢局面。
- advantage
more common and broader in usage; 'the up' is a fixed, idiomatic noun phrase
- upper hand
similar in meaning but more widely used; 'the up' is shorter and less formal
- edge
a slight or narrow advantage; 'the up' implies a clearer leading position
- disadvantage
the opposite of having a favourable position
- drawback
a feature that makes something less favourable
文法句型
the + up
用法筆記
This sense is almost always used with the definite article: 'the up'. It typically appears in sports, business, or competitive contexts. Frequently paired with verbs like 'have', 'get', 'gain', 'keep', or 'give'.
常見錯誤
3. a stretch of ground or a road surface that rises to a higher point
上坡
地面或道路向上的坡度
a stretch of ground or a road surface that rises to a higher point
The hiking trail begins with a steady up through a pine forest.
這條登山步道一開始是一段穿越松林的平緩上坡。
a steady up — a long, gradual slope
Beatrix had to stop twice to rest on the steep up before reaching the viewpoint.
Beatrix 在這段陡峭的上坡路上停了兩次，才到達觀景點。
Cyclists often struggle with the long up just before the finish line.
自行車手往往在終點前那段長上坡吃盡苦頭。
Sari said the rocky up on the map was the hardest part of their walk.
Sari 說地圖上的那段岩石上坡是他們整趟步行最難的部分。
The road curves around the hill, with a sharp up right after the bridge.
道路繞過山丘，橋樑後方立即有一段急陡上坡。
- down
a section of ground that slopes to a lower level
文法句型
a + adjective + up
用法筆記
Typically modified by an adjective describing the steepness or length: 'a gentle up', 'a steep up', 'a long up', 'a sharp up'. This sense is more common in spoken English and route descriptions than in formal writing.
up — 形容詞
- uppositive
- uppercomparative
- uppestsuperlative
1. going from a lower place or position toward a higher one; used to describe an es
向上的
朝上移動或指向高處的
going from a lower place or position toward a higher one; used to describe an escalator, road, path, button, or side that leads or faces upward.
The up escalator was broken, so Trang had to take the stairs instead.
向上的電扶梯壞掉了，所以 Trang 只好走樓梯。
attributive before nouns: up escalator, up train, up button
Piotr pressed the up button and waited for the elevator to arrive.
Piotr 按了向上的按鈕，等待電梯抵達。
The up road to the mountain village passes through several small farms.
通往山村的上坡路沿途會經過好幾座小農場。
Manuela studied the up side of the hill before choosing a climbing route.
Manuela 仔細觀察了山丘向上的一面，然後才選擇攀爬路線。
The driver shifted into a lower gear on the steep up section of the road.
駕駛在道路的陡峭上坡路段換成了低速檔。
- down
the opposite direction; also an adjective before nouns like escalator
- descending
more formal than down
文法句型
up + noun (escalator, button, path, road, side)
用法筆記
Used almost exclusively before a noun (attributive position), unlike the adverb up which follows the verb. Common noun partners include escalator, train, button, road, path, side, slope.
常見錯誤
2. working normally and available for use; used especially for computers, websites,
運作中
電腦或系統正常運轉
working normally and available for use; used especially for computers, websites, networks, phones, and other electronic systems that are functioning as expected.
The hospital confirmed that all systems were up after the power cut ended.
醫院確認停電結束後所有系統都已恢復正常運作。
be + up (predicative, describing system status)
Hassan checked twice whether the server was up before sending the file.
Hassan 在寄出檔案前確認了兩次伺服器是否正在運作。
Our website is up and running again after the overnight upgrade finished.
我們的網站經過徹夜升級後又重新上線運作了。
"Is the network up yet?" the IT manager asked the technician.
「網路恢復了嗎？」IT 經理問工程師。
Once the computer is up, you can log in with your new password.
電腦一恢復正常，你就可以用新密碼登入。
- working
more general, can describe any device or system
- operational
more formal, used in technical or business contexts
- running
emphasizes active use, as in 'the engine is running'
文法句型
be + up (for systems, computers, networks)
be + up and running
用法筆記
This sense is used only after the verb be (predicative position). You cannot say 'an up computer.' The opposite is down (not working). The phrase up and running emphasizes that everything is working smoothly.
常見錯誤
3. feeling happy, cheerful, or in a good mood; used informally to describe someone
開心
心情愉快或正向的
feeling happy, cheerful, or in a good mood; used informally to describe someone whose spirits are noticeably high.
After hearing the good news, Nila felt up for the rest of the afternoon.
聽到好消息後，Nila 整個下午都心情很好。
feel + up (predicative, informal mood)
The whole chess club was up after winning the city championship trophy.
贏得全市象棋冠軍獎盃後，整個象棋社的人都興高采烈。
Despite the cold rain, Elena remained up and cheerful all day long.
儘管下著冷雨，Elena 一整天還是保持開心又有活力。
Seeing her childhood friends again made Beatrix feel truly up and happy.
再次見到兒時好友讓 Beatrix 感到非常開心。
"Why are you so up this morning?" Dario asked with a wide grin.
「你今天早上怎麼這麼開心？」Dario 咧嘴笑著問。
文法句型
be + up
feel + up
keep + up
用法筆記
Informal and used after be or feel (predicative only). Not used before a noun — you cannot say 'an up person.' More common in British English than American English. Frequently appears with a reason or explanation nearby.
常見錯誤
4. ahead of the opposing side in a game or match, as shown by a higher total on the
領先
比賽中分數多於對手的
ahead of the opposing side in a game or match, as shown by a higher total on the scoreboard or a greater number of runs, goals, or points.
With only two minutes left, the home team was up by a single point.
比賽只剩兩分鐘時，主隊領先一分。
be + up + by + [number] + [unit]
In the final set, Selim was up five games to three against the top seed.
在最後一盤中，Selim 以五比三領先頭號種子。
be + up + [score] + to + [score]
The scoreboard showed that the visitors were up four goals to one early on.
記分板顯示客隊在比賽初期就以四比一領先。
Being up by two runs in the final inning gave the pitcher confidence.
在最後一局領先兩分，讓投手更有信心。
Ryo looked at the scoreboard and saw his team was up by twelve points.
Ryo 看了看記分板，發現自己的球隊領先了十二分。
文法句型
be + up (in games, competitions, scores)
用法筆記
Predicative only — used after be and cannot go before a noun. Usually followed by a specific score or a number indicating the margin ('up by three,' 'up two to one'). Common in sports commentary and informal conversation about games.
常見錯誤
up — 副詞
1. toward a spot or level above the current one; also describes numbers, prices, or
向上；上升
朝向更高位置或數值增加
toward a spot or level above the current one; also describes numbers, prices, or temperatures becoming larger.
Zayd climbed up the ladder carefully to reach the roof tiles that had cracked.
Zayd 小心翼翼地爬上梯子，去修理破裂的屋瓦。
climb up for physical movement upward
The price of rice went up by ten percent since the start of this year.
今年以來米價上漲了百分之十。
go up for abstract increase in price
Élise looked up from her book when she heard her mother call her name.
Élise 聽到媽媽喊她的名字，便從書本上抬起頭來。
Temperatures in the city went up to thirty-eight degrees during last week's terrible heatwave.
上週熱浪來襲時，城市氣溫上升到了三十八度。
Hui held the balloon up so the little girl could grab the string.
Hui 把氣球舉高，讓小女孩能夠抓住繩子。
- down
opposite direction towards a lower place or level
用法筆記
The most common adverbial sense of 'up'. Use with movement verbs like 'climb', 'go', 'come', 'look' for physical upward direction, or with change-of-state verbs like 'go up' for abstract increases in price, temperature, or level.
2. from below the earth or through the surface of water, so that something hidden o
冒出；長出
從地面或水面下出現
from below the earth or through the surface of water, so that something hidden or buried can be seen.
The first green shoots came up in the garden after the spring rain.
春天的雨水過後，花園裡長出了第一批綠色的嫩芽。
come up for emergence from soil
A strange bubble rose up to the surface of the lake near the fishing boat.
一個奇怪的氣泡從釣魚船附近的湖面冒了出來。
The gardener watched the tulip bulbs push up through the soil in early March.
園丁看著鬱金香球莖在三月初從土壤裡推了出來。
When the diver came up for air, the boat was already far away.
潛水員浮出水面換氣時，船已經在很遠的地方了。
- down
opposite direction into the ground or under the surface
用法筆記
Common with verbs of emergence such as 'come up', 'grow up', 'push up'. The subject is typically a plant, object, or person moving from below a surface to above it.
常見錯誤
3. first going higher and then going lower, repeating this movement over and over i
上下地
反覆上下移動
first going higher and then going lower, repeating this movement over and over in a vertical direction.
The kids jumped up and down on the bed until dad told them to stop.
孩子們在床上跳上跳下，直到爸爸叫他們停下來。
jump up and down for repeated vertical motion
Nellie watched the boat bob up and down on the rough waves of the sea.
Nellie 看著小船在海浪中上下起伏。
bob up and down for floating vertical movement
The elevator went up and down all morning because many people needed to use it.
電梯整個早上都在上上下下，因為有太多人需要使用。
Zuri's head moved up and down as she nodded to the music in the car.
Zuri 的頭隨著車上播放的音樂上下晃動。
- to and fro
describes horizontal back-and-forth movement, not vertical
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'up and down' when describing repeated vertical motion. The direction alternates between higher and lower positions in a continuous cycle.
4. into a standing or upright position, not lying flat or resting on its side.
直立；站起
處於直立或站立狀態
into a standing or upright position, not lying flat or resting on its side.
Faisal stood up from his chair and walked quietly towards the classroom door.
Faisal 從椅子上站起來，安靜地走向教室門口。
stand up for rising to vertical body position
Please sit up straight so the doctor can check your back properly.
請坐直，讓醫生能夠好好檢查你的背部。
sit up for moving from reclining to upright sitting
Camille hung the painting up on the wall above the wooden bookshelf.
Camille 把畫掛在木書架上方的那面牆上。
The cat's fur stood up when it saw the neighbour's dog in the garden.
貓咪看到鄰居的狗出現在花園裡時，全身的毛都豎了起來。
During the hot summer wedding, Harper tied her long curly hair up in a silk scarf to stay cool.
在炎熱的夏季婚禮上，Harper 用絲巾把她長長的捲髮盤起來，保持涼爽。
- down
into a lying, sitting, or lowered position
用法筆記
Common with verbs of body position like 'stand up', 'sit up', 'get up'. Also used with objects being placed or fixed in an upright orientation, such as 'hang up', 'put up', 'pin up'.
常見錯誤
5. at a high location, especially near the top of a building, hill, or other tall t
在高處
處於高處或頂端位置
at a high location, especially near the top of a building, hill, or other tall thing that has little or nothing above it.
The old castle sits up on the hill with a view across the whole town.
那座古老的城堡座落在山丘上，可以俯瞰整個小鎮。
up on for a high location
Megan lives three floors up in a bright apartment with large windows.
Megan 住在三樓以上一間有大窗戶的明亮公寓裡。
Valentina keeps her winter clothes up in the attic during the hot summer months.
Valentina 在炎熱的夏季把冬衣收在閣樓裡。
The bedroom is up on the top floor with windows facing the park.
臥室在頂樓，窗戶面對著公園。
- below
in a lower position
- downstairs
on a lower floor or level
用法筆記
Often followed by a location phrase using 'in' or 'on' to specify where. Describes a static position at height rather than movement towards it.
6. very close or near to a person, place, or thing, often used in short adverb phra
靠近
非常接近某人或某物
very close or near to a person, place, or thing, often used in short adverb phrases that mean moving towards and stopping next to someone or something.
A tall stranger walked up to the desk and asked for directions to the museum.
一個高大的陌生人走到櫃檯前，詢問前往博物館的路。
walk up to for approaching a person or place
Anong came up behind her brother and gently tapped him on the shoulder.
Anong 悄悄走到弟弟身後，輕輕拍了拍他的肩膀。
come up behind for approaching from the rear
The taxi pulled up outside the hotel just as it began to rain heavily.
計程車在飯店門口停下來，這時正好開始下大雨。
Eli ran up to his teammate and gave him a hug after winning the match.
Eli 跑向他的隊友，比賽獲勝後給了他一個擁抱。
- away
moving or staying at a distance from something
用法筆記
Common with movement verbs like 'come up', 'walk up', 'drive up', 'run up' to describe approaching a target and stopping nearby. The target is specified by 'to', 'behind', or 'outside'.
7. in such a way that something becomes stronger, louder, faster, or more intense t
提高；增強
使更強烈、更大聲或更快
in such a way that something becomes stronger, louder, faster, or more intense than before
Ravindra turned the music up so the whole house could hear it.
Ravindra 把音樂調大聲，整棟房子都聽得到。
turn + up = increase volume
The factory plans to speed up production before the holiday season.
工廠計劃在假期前加快生產速度。
speed up = increase rate
As the storm approached, the wind really picked up during the night.
暴風雨來襲時，夜裡風勢真的變強了。
Could Paul speak up a little? His colleagues cannot hear him from the back.
Paul 可以講大聲一點嗎？他的同事在後面聽不到。
Beatrix stepped up her marathon training after the doctor gave the okay.
Beatrix 在獲得醫生許可後加強了馬拉松訓練。
- down
opposite direction in phrasal combinations like 'turn down'
文法句型
verb + up (as particle)
用法筆記
Frequently combines with verbs of action such as turn, speed, pick, speak, and step to form phrasal meanings of increase.
常見錯誤
8. used to say that a level, amount, speed, rate, or total has become higher than b
上漲；上升
用於 be 動詞後，表示數值已比之前高
used to say that a level, amount, speed, rate, or total has become higher than before
Sales figures are up by 12 percent this quarter, which delighted the team.
銷售數字本季上漲了 12%，團隊為此感到高興。
be up + by-phrase = amount of increase
The summer temperature in Kaohsiung is up to 38 degrees today.
高雄今天的夏季氣溫高達 38 度。
The price of cooking oil is up again because of the poor soybean harvest.
由於大豆收成不佳，食用油價格又上漲了。
My blood pressure is up this month, so the nurse advised more exercise.
我這個月的血壓升高了，所以護理師建議我多運動。
- down
opposite direction for levels and amounts
文法句型
be + up + (by/to-phrase)
用法筆記
Usually appears after the verb 'be' in the pattern 'be up', often followed by a 'by'-phrase showing the amount or a 'to'-phrase showing the new level.
常見錯誤
9. not in bed; awake and out of bed after sleeping
起床；醒著
睡醒後不在床上
not in bed; awake and out of bed after sleeping
The children were still up at midnight watching cartoons on television.
孩子們到半夜還在看電視卡通。
be up = not in bed
I am usually up before the sun rises to go for a run.
我通常太陽還沒升起就起床去跑步。
Sofie stayed up all night finishing her history research paper.
Sofie 熬夜一整晚趕歷史研究報告。
Esteban was already up and dressed when the taxi arrived at six.
Esteban 已經起床穿好衣服，計程車六點就到了。
Are you still up? I need to talk to you about tomorrow's plan.
你還醒著嗎？我需要跟你討論明天的計畫。
- awake
focuses on not sleeping rather than leaving bed
- out of bed
more literal and explicit
文法句型
be + up
stay + up
10. feeling strong enough to leave one's bed and resume some daily activities after
下床走動
病後恢復到可下床活動
feeling strong enough to leave one's bed and resume some daily activities after being unwell
Grandpa has been up and about for a few days after his surgery.
爺爺手術後已經可以下床走動幾天了。
up and about = recovering and moving around
The doctor says you can get up tomorrow if your fever is gone.
醫生說如果燒退了，明天就可以下床。
It took Emily two whole weeks to be up and walking after the flu.
Emily 花了整整兩週才在感冒後恢復到可以下床走路。
Roya is still quite weak, but she is up for short periods each day.
Roya 仍然相當虛弱，但她每天可以短暫下床活動一陣子。
- recovering
focuses on the healing process rather than leaving bed
- on the mend
informal idiom for recovering health
- bedridden
unable to leave bed due to illness
文法句型
be + up + (and about/around)
用法筆記
Often appears in the paired phrases 'up and about' or 'up and around' to describe gradual recovery after illness or surgery.
11. into existence, view, attention, or practical use; so that something appears, is
出現；產生
進入存在、注意或使用狀態
into existence, view, attention, or practical use; so that something appears, is noticed, or becomes available
New apartment buildings are going up all over the Hsinchu area.
新竹地區到處都在蓋新的公寓大樓。
go up = be built or constructed
The question of who should lead the project came up during the meeting.
會議中提到了誰應該領導專案的問題。
come up = be mentioned or arise
A strange smell came up from the basement after the heavy rain.
大雨過後，地下室傳來一股奇怪的味道。
We need to set up an online system for tracking customer orders.
我們需要建立一個線上系統來追蹤客戶訂單。
Some interesting opportunities have cropped up since she joined the firm.
她加入公司以來出現了一些不錯的機會。
- disappear
cease to exist or be visible
文法句型
verb + up (to show appearance)
12. so as to reach or match the same standard, level, or degree in skill, understand
趕上；達到
達到相等的標準或程度
so as to reach or match the same standard, level, or degree in skill, understanding, or accomplishment as something or someone else
Ravindra works hard to keep his skills up to the industry standard.
Ravindra 努力學習以讓自己的技能符合業界標準。
keep up to [standard] = maintain required level
After extra tutoring sessions, Bao's math level is up to the class average.
經過額外輔導後，Bao 的數學程度已經趕上班上平均水準。
The hotel needs to bring its service up to what guests expect.
這家飯店需要提升服務品質，達到客人的期望。
Ilan stayed late to catch up on the work he missed while on leave.
Ilan 加班把休假時積累的工作趕上進度。
- below
not reaching the required standard
文法句型
be + up + to + [standard/level]
catch + up + with/to
用法筆記
Commonly follows the pattern 'up to [a standard/level]' or combines with verbs like keep, catch, and bring to indicate reaching equivalence.
常見錯誤
13. in a way that puts things into one collection, group, or total — used after verb
聚集；累積
將物品聚攏或加總在一起
in a way that puts things into one collection, group, or total — used after verbs like add, gather, pile, save, and stack to show that things are being brought together.
Hari saved up enough money to buy a used scooter for his daily commute.
Hari 存夠了錢，買了一輛二手機車代步。
collocation: save up for a purchase
The children gathered the fallen leaves up and dumped them into a large compost bin.
孩子們把落葉掃成一堆，倒進了一個大型堆肥箱。
verb-object split: gathered the leaves up
Please add up all the numbers on this receipt to check the total.
請把這張收據上的所有數字加起來，算算總金額。
Dirty dishes were piling up in the sink because nobody had time to wash them.
骯髒的碗盤在水槽裡越堆越高，因為大家都沒空去洗。
Rin stacked the textbooks up neatly on the shelf after finishing her homework.
Rin 寫完作業後，把課本整整齊齊地疊在書架上。
- together
more general; 'up' adds a sense of completion to the gathering
- collectively
formal register; 'up' is informal and phrasal
- apart
opposite direction: things being separated rather than gathered
文法句型
verb + up (gather up, add up, pile up)
用法筆記
This sense combines with many verbs to show accumulation or collection. The object can come before or after 'up' with most of these verbs (e.g. 'gathered the leaves up' or 'gathered up the leaves').
常見錯誤
14. in a way that closes, fastens, or secures something completely so that it cannot
繫緊；封牢
緊緊固定或封住以防止鬆脫
in a way that closes, fastens, or secures something completely so that it cannot open, come loose, or be lost — used after verbs like tie, wrap, seal, lock, and zip.
Make sure you tie up the garbage bag tightly before taking it outside.
記得把垃圾袋綁緊，再拿到外面去。
collocation: tie up (secure closed)
Élise wrapped up the birthday gift with colourful paper and a silk ribbon.
Élise 用彩色包裝紙和一條絲帶把生日禮物包好。
collocation: wrap up (enclose securely)
Otis sealed up the envelope and dropped it in the mailbox before work.
Otis 把信封封好，上班路上順便投進了郵筒。
The shopkeeper locked up the store at nine o'clock every evening.
店主每天晚上九點準時鎖好店門。
Sivan fastened the ropes up so the boxes would not shift during the move.
Sivan 把繩子綁緊，確保箱子在搬運途中不會移動。
- loose
opposite state: not fastened or secured
文法句型
verb + up (tie up, wrap up, seal up, lock up)
用法筆記
Like sense 13, this sense combines with many verbs of securing. The object can appear between the verb and 'up' or after both (e.g. 'tie the bag up' or 'tie up the bag'). Both orders are natural.
15. into smaller sections, pieces, or fragments — used after verbs like cut, chop, t
切碎；撕碎
將物品分割成較小的部分
into smaller sections, pieces, or fragments — used after verbs like cut, chop, tear, break, and split to show that something is being divided.
Antonia cut up the carrots and bell peppers while the rice was cooking.
Antonia 在煮飯的同時把紅蘿蔔和甜椒切碎。
collocation: cut up (chop into pieces)
The old bank statements were torn up and thrown into the recycling bin.
那些舊銀行對帳單被撕碎後丟進了回收桶。
passive: torn up (destroyed into pieces)
Kwame chopped up some firewood with an axe before the first snow of winter arrived.
Kwame 在冬季第一場雪來臨前，用斧頭劈了一些柴火。
The children broke the chocolate bar up so that every friend could have a piece.
孩子們把巧克力棒剝成小塊，讓每個朋友都能分到一片。
A loud crack split the old wooden plank up right down the middle.
隨著一聲巨響，那塊舊木板從正中央裂成了兩半。
- into pieces
explanatory paraphrase; less natural as a phrasal verb
- apart
similar meaning but used with different verbs (e.g. 'take apart' not 'take up')
- together
opposite: assembled rather than divided
文法句型
verb + up (cut up, chop up, tear up, break up)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 13 (TOGETHER): this sense indicates division rather than collection. The same verb can change meaning — 'break up a bar of chocolate' (into pieces) vs. 'break up a meeting' (end).
常見錯誤
16. toward a later stage of life — used after 'grow' to describe someone becoming ol
長大
進入更大的年齡階段
toward a later stage of life — used after 'grow' to describe someone becoming older, and after 'bring' to describe raising a child.
Zayd grew up in a coastal fishing village and learned to sail at age seven.
Zayd 在沿海的一個漁村長大，七歲就學會了駕帆船。
collocation: grow up (become adult)
Putri was brought up by her grandparents after her parents moved abroad for work.
Putri 是由祖父母帶大的，因為她的父母到國外工作了。
passive: was brought up (raised by caregivers)
The twins grew up so fast that last year's uniforms no longer fit.
那對雙胞胎長大得太快了，去年的制服現在都穿不下了。
Brooke grew up in a household where every Sunday was reserved for family meals.
Brooke 在一個每個週日都留給家庭聚餐的家庭中長大。
- mature
more formal; 'grow up' is the everyday spoken form
- stay young
opposite concept, though not used as a phrasal verb
文法句型
grow up
bring up
用法筆記
Only used with a small set of verbs: 'grow up' (become an adult) and 'bring up' (raise a child). 'Grow up' is intransitive; 'bring up' takes a direct object (the child).
常見錯誤
17. used after 'be' in informal questions to ask what is currently happening in a ne
發生；怎麼了
中性詢問當下發生的事
used after 'be' in informal questions to ask what is currently happening in a neutral, open-ended way — a general inquiry about any ongoing situation, event, or development, without assuming anything is wrong.
What's up, Christopher? You have not called me in nearly a month.
Christopher，你怎麼了？你將近一個月沒打電話給我了。
informal greeting: What's up?
I could tell something was up when the entire staff gathered in the meeting room.
我一看見所有同事都聚集在會議室，就知道有事發生了。
pattern: something was up (a situation exists)
What's up with the Wi-Fi today? It keeps disconnecting every few minutes.
今天的 Wi-Fi 怎麼了？每隔幾分鐘就斷一次線。
David asked his roommate what was up after hearing loud music from next door.
David 聽到隔壁傳來很大聲的音樂，於是問室友發生了什麼事。
文法句型
what + be + up
something + be + up
用法筆記
This is an informal, everyday expression. 'What's up?' can function as a greeting (like sense 19, from another chunk) or as a genuine question about a situation. The tone and context determine which meaning is intended.
常見錯誤
18. used after 'be' in informal questions to ask specifically about a problem, diffi
不對勁
假設有問題的關切詢問
used after 'be' in informal questions to ask specifically about a problem, difficulty, or troubling situation that seems to be affecting a person, thing, or system — unlike sense 17, this one assumes something may be wrong.
You look really upset — what's up? Did something bad happen at school?
你看起來真的很難過——怎麼了？學校發生了什麼不好的事嗎？
pattern: what's up (asking about distress)
Emma asked her father what was up when she saw him pacing in the kitchen.
Emma 看到父親在廚房裡來回踱步，便問他出了什麼事。
reported question: what was up (trouble)
The mechanic knew something was up with the engine just from the sound it made.
技師光聽引擎發出的聲音，就知道這台車有問題。
Joshua knew something was up when his dog hid under the bed and would not move.
Joshua 的狗鑽到床底下不肯出來，他就知道一定有什麼不對勁。
- wrong
direct synonym; 'What's wrong?' is more explicit about trouble
- the matter
slightly more formal; 'What's the matter?'
- bothering
asks about emotional distress specifically
文法句型
what + be + up (with someone/something)
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 17 (WHAT'S HAPPENING): sense 17 asks about a situation generally, while this sense focuses specifically on the possibility that something is wrong, bad, or malfunctioning. The context usually involves concern or negative signals.
19. used as a fixed greeting phrase to say hello in a friendly, informal way — does
近況如何
打招呼用語，詢問近況
used as a fixed greeting phrase to say hello in a friendly, informal way — does not ask about any actual situation or problem, and the expected reply is a brief greeting such as 'Not much' or 'Hey' rather than a description of events.
Lukas called his old friend and said, "Hey, what's up? It's been so long."
Lukas 打電話給老友說：「嘿，最近怎麼樣？好久不見了。」
"what's up" as a casual greeting phrase
Anjali walked into the office kitchen and said, "What's up, everyone?" with a big smile.
Anjali 走進辦公室茶水間，笑著說：「大家好嗎？」
Camila texted her younger sister: "What's up? Want to grab lunch today?"
Camila 傳訊息給妹妹：「在幹嘛？今天一起吃午餐好嗎？」
When Walid saw his neighbour in the hallway, he smiled and simply said, "What's up?"
Walid 在走廊遇到鄰居時，微笑著簡單說了聲：「怎麼樣啊？」
- how's it going
equally informal but focuses on life in general rather than current activity
- what's happening
slightly less common; same register and function
- sup
very casual shortening of 'what's up'; mainly used in text messages
用法筆記
Nearly always appears in the fixed phrase 'What's up?', used as an informal equivalent of 'Hello, how are you?'. Unlike 'What's wrong?', this greeting does not expect a confession of problems — a short reply like 'Not much' is standard.
常見錯誤
20. used in informal questions when something seems odd, unclear, or unexpected and
怎麼回事
因困惑要求解釋原因
used in informal questions when something seems odd, unclear, or unexpected and the speaker wants to know why, often in forms like 'What's up with ... ?' Unlike sense 18, it shows confusion rather than concern.
Christopher's laptop screen went black, and he asked, "What's up with this computer?"
Christopher 的筆電螢幕黑了，他問：「這台電腦怎麼了？」
"what's up with" for asking about a problem or confusion
The restaurant sat empty on a Friday night, and Sivan asked what was up.
那家餐廳在星期五晚上竟然空無一人，Sivan 問是怎麼回事。
Nkechi looked at the strange message on her phone and thought, "What's up with this?"
Nkechi 看著手機上那則奇怪的訊息心想：「這是怎麼回事？」
Daichi pointed at the broken classroom window and quietly asked the teacher what was up.
Daichi 指著教室破掉的窗戶，小聲問老師發生了什麼事。
- what's going on
broader; can ask about events without implying confusion
- what's the matter
focuses specifically on problems or trouble, not general explanation
- what's wrong
more direct about there being a problem; less neutral than 'what's up'
用法筆記
Commonly uses the pattern 'What's up with + [noun phrase]?' to request an explanation. Unlike sense 19 (CASUAL GREETING), this sense genuinely asks for information about a problem or unusual situation.
常見錯誤
21. used to say that the time allowed for something has run out completely and canno
到時間了
時間到了，不再有餘裕
used to say that the time allowed for something has run out completely and cannot continue.
Daichi's lunch break was up, so he grabbed his helmet and went back to work.
Daichi 的午餐休息時間到了，於是他抓起安全帽回去工作。
time [possessive] is up for a period ending
Hannah told the children that their playtime was up and it was time for bed.
Hannah 告訴孩子們遊戲時間結束了，該上床睡覺了。
When the thirty-minute exam was up, Reuben handed in his paper with a relieved smile.
三十分鐘的考試時間到了，Reuben 鬆了一口氣，微笑著交了卷。
The parking meter showed that their hour was up, so they quickly moved the car.
停車收費器顯示他們的時間已到，於是他們趕緊把車開走。
Christopher glanced at the clock and realised his ten-minute break was already up.
Christopher 看了一眼時鐘，發現他十分鐘的休息時間已經到了。
- not yet up
descriptive phrase; there is no single antonym
用法筆記
Subject is always a period of time (break, hour, time, week, month, etc.). Never used with objects, food, or other non-temporal nouns — those belong to sense 23 (END). Often appears in the fixed expression 'Time's up!' to announce the end of an activity.
常見錯誤
22. so that someone or something moves into a better position, state, or level of ac
改善；進步
進入更好或更高階的狀態
so that someone or something moves into a better position, state, or level of achievement than before.
After months of hard work, Lakan's grades moved up to the top of the class.
經過幾個月的努力，Lakan 的成績進步到全班第一名。
"move up" for advancing to a better level or rank
The local company's profits are looking up now that exports have doubled this year.
這家本地公司的出口今年翻倍了，業績好轉了起來。
"look up" for a situation improving
Nkechi took evening classes to bring her English skills up to a professional standard.
Nkechi 上了夜間課程，把英文能力提升到專業水準。
The team's performance picked up after they hired a more experienced coach.
這支球隊在聘用了一位經驗更豐富的教練之後，表現好轉了起來。
Hannah's health looked up once the doctors found the right treatment for her condition.
醫生為 Hannah 找到正確的治療方法後，她的健康狀況好轉了。
用法筆記
Common with phrasal verbs like 'look up' (situation improves), 'move up' (rank or level rises), 'pick up' (performance gets better), 'bring up' (raise to a standard), and 'step up' (increase effort or quality). The improvement can be in skill, rank, health, quality, or general conditions.
23. into a state where something is completely finished, used, eaten, or gone, with
耗盡；完全
完全用完或消耗殆盡
into a state where something is completely finished, used, eaten, or gone, with nothing remaining.
The hungry children ate up all the cookies before their mother got home from work.
那群餓壞的孩子在媽媽還沒回到家之前，就把所有餅乾吃光了。
"eat up" for consuming all of something
Sivan used up every drop of paint finishing her art project for the school exhibition.
Sivan 為了學校展覽的藝術作品，用光了最後一滴顏料。
"use up" for exhausting a supply completely
Camila drank up the last of her water and found a tap to refill it.
Camila 喝光水瓶裡最後的水，找到水龍頭重新裝滿。
The old motorcycle burned up all its oil on the long mountain drive.
那輛舊機車在漫長的山路上把機油都燒光了。
Walid cut up the leftover cardboard boxes and put the pieces in the recycling bin.
Walid 把剩下的紙箱切碎，把碎片放進回收桶裡。
- completely
more formal; 'up' adds a sense of finality that 'completely' may lack
- entirely
focuses on the wholeness of the consumption rather than the endpoint
- totally
informal; interchangeable in most verb + up combinations
用法筆記
Functions as an intensifier indicating completeness or exhaustion. Contrast with sense 21 (FINISHED): sense 21 applies only to time periods ('time is up'), whereas this sense applies to physical objects, supplies, and tasks ('eat up', 'use up', 'drink up', 'burn up', 'clean up').
常見錯誤
24. towards the north or to a place that lies further north than your current positi
向北；北上
朝北方或更北的地方
towards the north or to a place that lies further north than your current position.
Every summer the family drives up to Scotland to visit relatives near the coast.
每年夏天，這家人會開車北上到蘇格蘭探望住在海邊的親戚。
"up to" for travelling northward to a region
Reuben moved up north where rent prices are much lower than in the capital.
Reuben 搬到北部，那裡的房租比首都便宜很多。
The train heading up from Taipei to Keelung takes about forty minutes.
從台北往北開往基隆的火車大約要四十分鐘。
Lukas followed the river up into the hills where the water was clean and clear.
Lukas 沿著河流往北走進山裡，那裡的溪水清澈乾淨。
- down
towards the south ('go down south for the winter')
用法筆記
Often paired with 'north' for clarity ('up north', 'further up north'). In British English, 'up to London' or 'up to town' uses a different sense of 'up' (toward an important centre — see DIRECTION sense 25). This sense is strictly about the cardinal direction north.
常見錯誤
25. going or moving to a more important location, such as a large city or the centra
往都市
朝重要地點移動
going or moving to a more important location, such as a large city or the central area of a town or region
Christopher drove up to London for the weekend to visit his brother.
Christopher 開車上倫敦過週末，去探望他的弟弟。
up to [city] for [purpose]
Many young people move up to the capital looking for better jobs and schools.
許多年輕人搬到首都，尋找更好的工作和學校。
move up to [major city]
The train travelling up to Taipei was delayed by nearly an hour.
開往台北的火車延誤了將近一個小時。
We took the bus up to the main market in the city centre this morning.
我們今天早上搭公車進城到市中心的主要市場。
Her family went up to the big town for the harvest festival last autumn.
去年秋天，她全家到城裡參加豐收祭典。
- towards
more neutral direction without the 'important place' implication
- down
used for movement away from a major city or centre
用法筆記
Typically paired with 'to' followed by a city name or central location. Contrasts with sense 24 (NORTHWARD), which refers specifically to northern direction rather than urban importance.
常見錯誤
26. proposed, offered, or being considered as a candidate or option for a particular
被提名；待售
被提出供考慮或選擇
proposed, offered, or being considered as a candidate or option for a particular role, purpose, or transaction
The old church is up for sale after being empty for five years.
那間老教堂已空置五年，目前正在出售。
be up for sale / up for auction
Shirin was put up for the position of head librarian at the annual meeting.
Shirin 在年度會議中被提名擔任圖書館館長一職。
put [someone] up for [role]
Three candidates were up for election to the local council this year.
今年有三名候選人參選地方議會。
That rare painting by Constanza's grandmother is up for auction next week.
Constanza 祖母那幅珍貴的畫作將於下週拍賣。
The land next to the park is up for development as a new school.
公園旁的那塊地計劃開發成一所新學校。
用法筆記
Follows the pattern 'be up for [noun]' or 'put someone up for [noun]'. Commonly used with 'sale', 'auction', 'election', 'consideration', and 'nomination'.
27. ready and keen to join in a specific activity, event, or experience
樂意；願意
準備好積極參與
ready and keen to join in a specific activity, event, or experience
The children were up for a game of football after school finished.
孩子們放學後都很想踢一場足球。
be up for [activity] — keen to participate
Soraya said she was up for trying the new Thai restaurant on Elm Street.
Soraya 說她樂意去試試 Elm 街上那家新開的泰國餐廳。
We asked if anyone was up for a hike up the mountain trail this weekend.
我們問有誰想在這週末去爬那條山路。
Many volunteers were up for helping with the beach clean-up on Saturday.
許多志工都很樂意參加星期六的海灘淨灘活動。
Nicholas is always up for a challenge when it comes to solving puzzles.
Nicholas 遇到拼圖謎題時總是很樂意接受挑戰。
- against
expresses opposition rather than willingness
用法筆記
Almost always used in the pattern 'be up for [noun/gerund]'. Common in informal conversation. Typically describes willingness for leisure activities, food, or challenges rather than serious obligations.
28. appearing in a court of law or before an official body to have a case or complai
受審
在法庭接受審判
appearing in a court of law or before an official body to have a case or complaint formally judged
The suspect was up before the judge on charges of theft at nine o'clock.
那名嫌犯因盜竊指控而在九點出庭接受法官審理。
be up before [judge/authority]
Élise will be up in court next Monday for the first hearing of her case.
Élise 將於下週一出庭進行案件的首次聽證。
The company is up before the commission for safety violations at the factory.
該公司因工廠安全違規而接受委員會的審查。
Two lawyers argued the evidence while she was up for trial this afternoon.
兩位律師針對證據進行辯論，而她今天下午出庭受審。
The accused was up in front of the magistrate to answer the charges.
被告在地方法官面前應訊答辯。
- on trial
more formal and widely understood; 'up' is more idiomatic
用法筆記
Typically follows 'be up before [authority]', 'be up in court', or 'be up for trial'. The subject is always the person or entity being judged, not the judge or court.
29. describing a road or other surface that is not usable because repair or construc
施工中
道路因維修而封閉
describing a road or other surface that is not usable because repair or construction is being carried out on it
The main road is up for repairs, so drivers should use the side streets instead.
主要道路正在施工維修，駕駛人應改走巷弄。
road is up for [reason]
Part of the highway was up for two weeks after the bad storm damaged it.
高速公路的部分路段因為暴風雨受損，封閉了兩週。
The lane outside the school is up and will stay closed until Friday afternoon.
學校外的那條巷道正在施工，將封閉至週五下午。
Large signs warned that the bridge was up and traffic was being sent another way.
大型告示牌警告這座橋正在施工，車輛須改道行駛。
The street was up while workers fixed the broken water pipes under the ground.
工人在地底下修理破裂的水管時，那條街正在施工。
- closed
broader meaning — 'up' specifically implies ongoing repair work
用法筆記
Primarily British English. The subject is always a road, street, lane, or similar surface. The verb is always 'be' — 'the road is up', 'the road was up', etc.
30. describing long hair that is tied, pinned, or arranged above the shoulders rathe
盤起
長髮束在頭頂或腦後
describing long hair that is tied, pinned, or arranged above the shoulders rather than hanging loose
Gita wore her hair up in a neat bun for the formal dinner party.
Gita 將頭髮盤成整齊的包頭，參加正式的晚宴。
wear [one's] hair up in [style]
Putri pinned her hair up to keep it cool during the long hot day.
Putri 把頭髮盤起來，在炎熱的白天裡保持涼爽。
pin / put [one's] hair up
The ballet dancer always puts her hair up before going on stage to perform.
那位芭蕾舞者在上台表演前總會先把頭髮盤起來。
Mei-Lin brushed her long black hair and then put it up with a silver clip.
她梳理了烏黑的長髮，然後用一支銀色髮夾把頭髮盤起來。
Talia likes to wear her hair up when she runs in the park.
Talia 去公園跑步時喜歡把頭髮盤起來。
- down
opposite meaning — hair hanging loose rather than fastened
用法筆記
Always used with a possessive determiner ('my hair', 'her hair', etc.) as the object of verbs like 'wear', 'put', or 'pin'. Describes the style of the whole hairstyle, not individual strands.
31. used to say which person or thing is next in a planned order — about to play, sp
接下來
表示即將輪到或發生
used to say which person or thing is next in a planned order — about to play, speak, perform, be judged, or be discussed
Who is up next to give their talk at the team meeting?
誰是下一個要在團隊會議上發言的人？
be up next + to-infinitive for scheduled order
Your name is up next on the list, so please stay close.
你的名字在名單上是下一個，所以請在附近等候。
The new road plan is up for discussion at the town hall tonight.
這項新的道路計畫將於今晚在鎮公所會議上進行討論。
Élise knew she would be up before the head teacher to explain her side.
Élise 知道她接下來要在主任面前說明自己的說法。
Shanti looked at the board to find out which jobs were up next.
Shanti 看了佈告欄，想知道哪些工作接下來要處理。
用法筆記
Distinguish from senses 17–19 (HAPPENING OR WRONG): this sense is about ORDER and SEQUENCE — who or what comes next in a schedule — not about a state or condition ('what's going on'). Frequent in meeting, sports, performance, and legal scheduling contexts.
常見錯誤
up — 字首
1. used at the start of a word to mean 'higher in position, amount, or quality', or
向上；提升
置於詞首，表示更高、更好或更進步
used at the start of a word to mean 'higher in position, amount, or quality', or 'in a better or more advanced state' — for example, upgrading a phone to a newer model, or feeling upbeat about a new job.
The school plans to upgrade its library with new computers and books.
這所學校計畫升級圖書館，添購新的電腦和書籍。
upgrade = move to a higher/better version
Élise found the uphill path to the temple steep but beautiful.
Élise 覺得通往寺廟的上坡路雖然陡峭，但風景很美。
uphill = going towards a higher position
A local group was set up to uplift families living in poverty.
一個當地團體成立，目的是幫助貧困家庭改善生活。
Joshua's upbeat mood made the long car journey much more enjoyable.
Joshua 樂觀的態度讓漫長的車程變得愉快多了。
The software update fixed several bugs and added new features.
這次軟體更新修復了幾個錯誤，並加入了新的功能。
- down-
suggests a lower position or decrease (downgrade, downhill)
文法句型
up- + [verb]
up- + [adjective]
用法筆記
Forms productively with verbs (upgrade, uplift, update, uphold) and adjectives (uphill, upward, upbeat). The resulting word's CEFR level may differ from the prefix itself.
常見錯誤
up — 介系詞
1. moving or placed at a more elevated position within or on top of something
在…上面
移動到或處於較高位置
moving or placed at a more elevated position within or on top of something
Jabari climbed up the rope to reach the treehouse his father built.
Jabari 沿著繩子往上爬，去到他父親建的樹屋。
climbed up + [object] for upward movement
The trail goes steeply up the mountain behind the old village.
那條步道沿著古村後方的山丘陡峭而上。
Élise carried her suitcase up three flights of stairs by herself.
Élise 自己拎著行李箱爬了三層樓梯。
We watched the hot air balloon rise up the clear blue sky above us.
我們看著熱氣球在清澈的藍天中冉冉上升。
Joaquín walked carefully up the ladder to clean the gutters.
Joaquín 小心翼翼地爬上梯子去清理排水槽。
- down
indicates movement toward a lower position, the opposite direction
2. at or near the highest part of something; toward the upper end of a surface or o
在…頂端
在或朝某物的頂部
at or near the highest part of something; toward the upper end of a surface or object
Jisoo wrote the title up the page in large red capital letters.
Jisoo 用紅色大寫字母將標題寫在頁面頂端。
write + up + the page (upper end of a surface)
There is a small crack up the wall where it meets the ceiling.
牆壁靠近天花板的地方有一道小裂縫。
Sivan felt a sharp pain up her arm after playing tennis for hours.
Sivan 打了幾個小時網球後，感到手臂上方一陣劇痛。
The bird's nest sat up the tree in a fork of two thick branches.
鳥巢安置在樹頂高處的兩根粗樹枝分叉處。
Aarav hung the painting up the wall directly above the fireplace.
Aarav 把畫掛在壁爐正上方的牆面上。
- bottom
indicates the lowest part, opposite of the upper end
用法筆記
This sense differs from sense 1 (HIGHER) by focusing on the final position at the top or upper end, rather than the act of moving upward.
3. moving farther along a road, path, or route away from where you started
沿著
沿著路線或道路向前
moving farther along a road, path, or route away from where you started
The hikers walked up the road until they reached the old stone church.
他們沿著馬路一直走到那座古老石造教堂。
Theo ran up the path to catch up with his friends before them.
Theo 沿著小徑跑去，想在朋友們之前追上他們。
The post office is just up the street on the left-hand side.
郵局就在這條街往前走，左手邊的位置。
We drove up the coast road with all the windows rolled down.
我們搖下車窗，沿著海岸公路一路開車。
Emre walked up the driveway to collect the morning newspaper.
Emre 沿著車道走去收取早上的報紙。
- along
less directional, simply follows the length of something without implying distance from start point
用法筆記
Commonly used with road-related nouns (street, road, path, driveway, lane). Contrasts with 'down' which can indicate moving away (down the street) — in many dialects, 'up' and 'down' a street are interchangeable for this sense.
4. moving along, across, or over a flat surface, without implying any particular di
來回地
在表面上反覆移動
moving along, across, or over a flat surface, without implying any particular direction or destination
Joaquín paced up the hallway while waiting for the doctor.
Joaquín 在走廊上來回踱步，等候看醫生。
Dahlia slid her hand up the smooth banister as she walked down the stairs.
Dahlia 走下樓梯時，手順著光滑的扶手滑過去。
slide + up + [surface] for movement along a surface
The children slid their toy cars up the wooden floor during playtime.
孩子們在遊戲時間把玩具車在地板上滑來滑去。
Tunde ran his fingers up the guitar fretboard to check each string's tuning.
Tunde 用手指在吉他指板上來回滑動，檢查每根弦的音準。
The cat crept slowly up the sofa cushion, watching the bird outside the window.
那隻貓慢慢地爬過沙發墊，盯著窗外的小鳥。
用法筆記
The object is usually a flat surface or open area such as a hallway, wall, floor, shelf, field, or rug. Distinguish from preposition/3 (ALONG), which is used with roads, paths, and routes — this sense is for movement across a general surface area rather than along a defined path.
5. moving toward the origin of a waterway such as a river, heading away from where
往…上游
朝向河流或溪流的源頭
moving toward the origin of a waterway such as a river, heading away from where it meets the sea
The explorers sailed up the river to find its source in the mountains.
探險家們往河的上游航行，尋找山中源頭。
sail + up the river (toward origin)
Linh followed the stream up the valley to where the trout spawn.
Linh 沿著溪流往上游走，來到鱒魚產卵的地方。
We travelled up the Mekong River by boat for three full days.
我們乘船沿湄公河往上游航行了整整三天。
The path leads up the creek through the forest toward the waterfall.
那條小徑穿過森林，沿著溪澗往瀑布方向延伸。
Fishermen rowed their small boat up the stream at sunrise.
漁夫們在日出時分划著小船往溪流上游而去。
- upstream
more specific and technical; functions as an adverb rather than a preposition
- down
used with river nouns to mean toward the mouth or sea
用法筆記
Nearly always used with watercourse nouns (river, stream, creek). The opposite direction would be 'down the river' (toward the mouth or sea).
6. in informal British English, going to or arriving at a nearby local place such a
到；去
非正式用法指去到某處
in informal British English, going to or arriving at a nearby local place such as a shop, library, cafe, or building — distinguished from adverb sense 25 (DIRECTION), which refers to travelling to an important city or centre; this preposition sense is for short, everyday local errands.
Christopher went up the shop to buy some milk for breakfast.
Christopher 去商店買了牛奶當早餐。
go + up + [shop/place] (informal British)
Is anyone going up the town centre later this afternoon?
今天下午有人要去鎮中心嗎？
Zuri walked up the library after school to meet her study group.
Zuri 放學後去圖書館和讀書會的朋友們碰面。
Theo's father went up the post office to collect a package.
Theo 的父親去郵局領了一個包裹。
The nurses went up the hospital cafe for a quick coffee break.
護理師們去醫院內的咖啡廳短暫休息喝杯咖啡。
- to
standard neutral preposition; lacks the regional/dialectal flavour
用法筆記
Primarily used in informal British English, especially Northern dialects. In American English, 'up to' (two words) would be used instead of 'up' alone in this sense.