upsweep
upsweep — 動詞
- upsweeppresent simple I / you / we / they
- upsweeps3rd person singular
- upsweeping-ing form
- upsweepedpast simple
1. to move or push something in an upward direction using a brushing, curving, or g
向上掃；梳攏
以掃或梳的動作將某物向上移動
to move or push something in an upward direction using a brushing, curving, or gathering motion; or to rise upward in a smooth curve
The stylist upswept Anika's long hair into an elegant twist for the wedding reception.
造型師將 Anika 的長髮向上梳攏，盤成優雅的髻來參加婚宴。
transitive: upsweep + object (hair)
Strong gusts of wind upswept dry leaves from the street into the swirling autumn air.
一陣強風將街道上的枯葉向上掃起，捲入秋天的空氣中。
transitive: upsweep + object (natural force as subject)
The bridge cables upswept gracefully toward the towers, forming elegant catenary curves.
這座橋的鋼纜優雅地向上彎曲，構成優美的懸鏈曲線。
Wei carefully upswept the pile of hair clippings from the salon floor into the dustpan.
Wei 小心地將美容院地板上的碎髮向上掃入畚斗。
The roller coaster upswept in a steep arc before plunging back down the track.
雲霄飛車以陡峭的弧線向上攀升，再沿軌道俯衝而下。
- sweep down
opposite direction of motion
- brush down
implies downward motion
文法句型
upsweep + object (transitive)
upsweep (intransitive, subject moves upward)
用法筆記
Frequently used literally in hairstyling contexts (sweeping hair upward) or figuratively describing physical curves and movements. The transitive pattern is more common than the intransitive.
常見錯誤
upsweep — 名詞
1. a curving or sweeping line, shape, or movement that goes upward; a rising arc in
向上彎曲
向上彎曲或掃掠的線條、形狀或動作
a curving or sweeping line, shape, or movement that goes upward; a rising arc in space or motion
The upsweep of the grand staircase gave the hall a feeling of elegance and space.
大樓梯的向上彎曲弧線為門廳帶來了優雅與空間感。
collocation: upsweep of [architectural feature]
Fatima watched the upsweep of the bird's wings as it took off from the lake.
Fatima 看著鳥翼向上彎曲，從湖面起飛。
Diego traced the upsweep of the mountain ridge on the map, noting the curve northeast.
Diego 在地圖上描繪山脊的向上彎曲，注意到它向東北蜿蜒。
The upsweep of the dancer's arm completed the final pose with a long, beautiful line.
舞者手臂的向上曲線為最終姿勢畫出一道修長而優美的線條。
Architects designed the roof with a gentle upsweep that echoed the surrounding hills.
建築師將屋頂設計成微微向上彎曲的形狀，呼應周圍的山丘。
- rise
more general, less poetic
- curve
focuses on shape rather than direction
- upward arc
more technical, often used in geometry or physics
- downward sweep
opposite motion or shape
- drop
abrupt descent
文法句型
the upsweep of [something]
用法筆記
Subject is typically a physical structure (staircase, roof, bridge) or natural feature (wing, ridge, curve). Often paired with adjectives like 'graceful', 'gentle', or 'steep'.
常見錯誤
2. a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered, brushed, and arranged on top of the h
高梳盤髮
將頭髮向上梳攏盤在頭頂的髮型
a hairstyle in which the hair is gathered, brushed, and arranged on top of the head, leaving the neck and shoulders bare — for example, a classic French twist or a bridal updo
Nora wore a classic upsweep with soft curls pinned at the crown of her head.
Nora 在盛會上梳了經典的盤髮，頭頂用柔軟的捲髮夾固定。
countable: a classic upsweep
Minh asked the hairdresser for an upsweep that would stay tidy through the evening party.
Minh 請美髮師幫她做一個能保持到晚宴結束不散落的盤髮。
The bridesmaids all wore matching upsweeps decorated with tiny white flowers and pearls.
伴娘們都梳著同樣的盤髮，綴有白色小花和珍珠作為裝飾。
At the company gala, Iris's upsweep made her neck look elegant and her face appear longer.
在公司晚宴上，Iris 的盤髮讓她頸部線條顯得優雅，臉部看起來更修長。
Sofia prefers an upsweep in summer because it keeps her hair off her sweaty neck.
Sofia 夏天喜歡梳盤髮，因為這樣頭髮不會貼在汗溼的脖子上。
- updo
broader term for any hairstyle worn up, not necessarily swept upward
- French twist
a specific type of upsweep with hair twisted and pinned vertically
- topknot
casual upsweep gathered into a knot on top of the head
- downstyle
hair worn loose and falling downward
文法句型
wear an upsweep
put one's hair in an upsweep
用法筆記
This is the most commonly encountered sense of 'upsweep' in everyday conversation, especially in fashion and beauty contexts. Contrast with 'updo' — an upsweep specifically implies hair brushed upward and away from the face and neck.