1. | 向上;向高处towards a higher place or position |
A flight of steps led upwards to the front door. 一段台阶往上通向正门。 | |
Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards. 把手放在桌子上,手心朝上。 |
2. | (数量、价格)上升,上涨,提高towards a higher amount or price |
Bad weather forced the price of fruit upwards. 恶劣的天气迫使水果价格上涨。 | |
The budget has been revised upwards. 预算已经上调。 |
3. | ~ of sth 在…以上;大于;超过more than the amount or number mentioned |
You should expect to pay upwards of £50 for a hotel room. 酒店每个房间预计至少要 50 英镑。 |