above
1 above /əˈbʌv/ adverb
1 above
/əˈbʌv/
adverb
Learner's definition of ABOVE
1
: in or to a higher place在…上方；向…上方
- They stood under the tree and looked at the branches above. [=overhead]他们站在树下，望着头顶上的树枝。
- The stars shone above. [=in the sky]星星在天空闪烁。
- The stairs lead above [=upstairs] to the bedrooms.顺着楼梯上去就是卧室。
- up above and down below上上下下
◊ The opposite of every sense of above is below.*above的各义项的反义词都是below。
2
: in or to a higher rank or number（级别或数字）高于，在…以上
- Students in the grade above [=in the next grade] study algebra.学生从下个年级开始学代数。
- Groups of six and above [=of six or more] need reservations.六人及六人以上团体需要预订。
- a game that is suitable for children at/of age 10 and above [=older]适合10岁及以上的儿童的游戏
3
: above zero零上；零度以上
- Temperatures range from 5 below to 5 above.温度在零下5度到零上5度之间变化。
4
: higher, further up, or earlier on the same page or on a preceding page : at a previous point in the same document（书页、文件等的）前文，上文
- Write to us at the address shown above. [=at the above address]按照上文所给的地址给我们写信。
- Except as noted above, all the information can be verified.除了前文标注过的信息，其他所有信息都可以核实。
- the person named above = the above-named person上文提及的人
from above
1
: from a higher place or position从高处；从上面
- It looks like a cross when viewed from above.从高处看它像是一个十字架。
2
: from someone with greater power or authority从上级；从高层
- waiting for orders from above等待上级命令
2 above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
2 above
/əˈbʌv/
preposition
Learner's definition of ABOVE
2
: greater in number, quantity, or size than (something) : more than (something)（数字、数量或尺寸）大于，高于，多于— opposite below
- Temperatures were above average all week.整个一周的温度都高于平均水平。
- men above 50 years old*50岁以上的男士
3
a : to a greater degree or extent than (something)（程度）高于，大于
- She values her private time above her fame.她认为私人时间比名气更重要。
b : in a higher or more important position than (something)（位置）高于— opposite below
- He puts his child's needs above his own.他把孩子的需要置于自己的需要之上。
4
: having more importance or power than (someone) : having a higher rank than (someone)（级别）高于— opposite below
- A captain is above a lieutenant. [=a captain outranks a lieutenant]上尉的军衔比中尉高。
- Who is above him in that department?在那个部门谁的职位比他高？
5
: too important for (something) : not able to be affected by (something)超出…所及；不受…的影响— see also above the law at law
- She thinks that she's above criticism/suspicion. [=that she cannot be criticized/suspected]她认为自己无可指责/怀疑。
6
: too good for (some type of behavior, work, etc.)不屑于
- I thought you were above lying to people. [=I thought such dishonest behavior was beneath you]我认为你不至于撒谎。
- He was not above cheating when it served his purposes. [=he would cheat when it served his purposes]为了达到目的，他也会采取欺骗手段。
- Does she think she's above that kind of work? [=does she think that kind of work is beneath her?]她是不是认为做那种工作对她来说是大材小用了？
7
: more loudly and clearly than (another sound)（声音）比…响亮，比…清晰
- I heard the whistle above [=over] the roar of the crowd.我听到哨声盖过了人群的吼声。
above all
: as the most important thing : especially最重要的是；尤其是
- Above all, we must consider what is best for the children.我们首先必须考虑怎样做对孩子们最有利。
above and beyond
: far beyond what is required by (something, such as a duty)远远超出（职责等）
- He went above and beyond the call of duty. [=he did more than his duty required him to do]他所做的远远超出了他的职责
get above yourself
chiefly British: to think you are more important than you really are自高自大；自视过高
- We are pleased by his success, but we worry that he might be getting above himself.我们为他的成功感到高兴，可是我们也担心他会自高自大。
over and above
3 above /əˈbʌv/ adjective
3 above
/əˈbʌv/
adjective
Learner's definition of ABOVE
: mentioned at an earlier point in the same document : written above上文提到的；前文中的；上述的
- You can contact me at the above address. [=at the address shown above]你可以按照上述地址联系我。
the above
: something that is mentioned at an earlier point in the same document上文提及之事；前文所提之事
- If any of the above is incorrect, please let me know.如前文有不当之处，请告知。
- Contact any of the above [=any of the people mentioned above] for more information.如想获得更多信息，可联系上述任一联系人。
- The correct answer is “none of the above.”正确的回答是“以上都不对”。
