uppers
uppers — 形容詞
- upperspositive
- more upperscomparative
- most upperssuperlative
1. describing the one of two things that sits above the other, or the area that for
上方；較高
上方位置或較高階級
describing the one of two things that sits above the other, or the area that forms the top half of a structure with two parts
Quinn keeps his keys on the upper shelf so the children cannot reach them.
Quinn 把鑰匙放在上層架子，這樣小孩子就拿不到了。
upper + noun for position above
The upper floor of the library has a quiet reading room and study desks.
圖書館的上層樓有一間安靜的閱讀室和書桌。
Andrés bit his upper lip — the area just below his nose — when he heard the surprising news.
Andrés 聽到那驚人的消息時咬住了鼻子正下方的上嘴唇。
common body-part collocation: upper lip
Tendai hurt his upper arm — between his shoulder and elbow — while lifting heavy boxes at work.
Tendai 搬重箱子時傷到了肩膀與手肘之間的上臂。
- upper floor
- upper lip
- upper arm
- upper class
- upper limit
- upper hand
- lower
direct opposite in position or rank
常見錯誤
uppers — 名詞
- upperssingular
- uppersesplural
1. the material covering the top and sides of a footwear item, which is stitched ar
鞋面
包覆腳背的鞋子上部
the material covering the top and sides of a footwear item, which is stitched around the foot above the sole and heel
The leather uppers of Luca's boots were stained after the long hike.
Luca 那雙靴子的皮革鞋面在長途健行後沾滿了泥汙。
leather uppers — common material collocation
Sahil took the worn shoes to a repair shop where the cobbler replaced the uppers.
Sahil 把破舊的鞋子拿到修理店，鞋匠更換了鞋面。
These running shoes have uppers made of breathable mesh fabric.
這款跑鞋的鞋面採用透氣的網眼布料製成。
material-type collocation: uppers made of [material]
Aylin cleaned the dirt off the canvas uppers with a soft brush and warm water.
Aylin 用軟刷和溫水清除了帆布鞋面上的汙垢。
- leather uppers
- canvas uppers
- fabric uppers
- replace the uppers
- stitched uppers
用法筆記
Typically used in the plural form 'uppers' when referring to a single pair of shoes. The singular 'upper' is also possible when discussing one shoe or the construction of a shoe.
2. a drug, such as amphetamine, that makes the person taking it feel more energetic
興奮劑
提神藥物（俚語）
a drug, such as amphetamine, that makes the person taking it feel more energetic, alert, and excited
The doctor warned Ingrid that taking uppers without a prescription could damage her heart.
醫生警告 Ingrid，在沒有處方的情況下服用興奮劑可能會傷害心臟。
warned that + taking uppers — warning context
Some students turn to uppers to stay awake all night before exams.
有些學生在考試前一天晚上靠服用興奮劑來保持清醒。
Tamar read an article about how uppers affect the brain and nervous system.
Tamar 讀了一篇關於興奮劑如何影響大腦和神經系統的文章。
The documentary explained why using uppers regularly can lead to addiction.
那部紀錄片解釋了為什麼長期使用興奮劑可能導致成癮。
collocation: using uppers / uppers lead to addiction
- take uppers
- use uppers
- be on uppers
- uppers and downers
- downer
slang for a sedative or depressant drug, the opposite effect of uppers
用法筆記
This is slang — used in informal conversation rather than in medical or formal writing. In professional contexts, terms like 'stimulant' or 'central nervous system stimulant' are preferred. 'Uppers' is often contrasted with 'downers' (sedatives).
常見錯誤
3. one of two stacked beds in a train carriage or ship cabin, specifically the bed
上鋪
火車船艙中的上鋪
one of two stacked beds in a train carriage or ship cabin, specifically the bed that is above the other
Niran climbed carefully into the upper berth because the ladder felt a little unsteady.
Niran 小心翼翼地爬進了上鋪，因為梯子感覺有點不穩。
climb into the upper berth — entry action with ladder
Noor paid extra for a lower berth so she would not have to climb into the upper berth at night.
Noor 多付了錢選下鋪，這樣晚上就不必爬上上鋪了。
A train attendant showed passengers how to fold the upper berth flat against the wall during the day.
一名列車服務員向乘客示範如何在白天把上鋪摺平收在牆邊。
fold the upper berth away — daytime storage feature
Maja chose an upper berth on the overnight train so she could read quietly before sleeping.
Maja 選擇了夜班火車的上鋪，這樣她可以在睡前安靜地看書。
- upper berth
- top bunk
- sleep in the upper berth
- choose an upper berth
- fold the upper berth away
- upper berth
the fuller, more formal term used on tickets and in schedules
- top bunk
more general term, also used for regular bunk beds at home or in dorms
- lower berth
the bottom bed in a paired arrangement
- lower
shorter form for the bottom bed
用法筆記
Although 'uppers' can appear as a plural noun referring to upper berths in general ('the uppers on this train are quite narrow'), it is far more natural to refer to a specific berth as 'the upper berth' or 'the top bunk'. This sense is most common in the context of sleeper trains and ship cabins.
同根字
常見搭配
名詞搭配
- upper class
- upper hand
- upper limit
- upper body
- upper deck
常用片語
- have the upper hand
- gain the upper hand
- upper and lower
介系詞搭配
- on the upper