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upper

/ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/

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noun

兴奋剂，提神剂

A stimulant, such as amphetamine, that increases energy and decreases appetite.

Examples :

"Taking the upper helped Liam stay focused during his long study session. "

吃了兴奋剂让利亚姆在长时间的学习中保持专注。

medicine substance essential

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noun

上部，上方。

The upper portion of something

Examples :

"The upper shelves of the bookcase are for storing holiday decorations. "

书柜上部的架子是用来存放节日装饰品的。

part position essential

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noun

上层人士，社会地位较高的人。

Someone with higher social standing

Examples :

"The upper class students often attended exclusive after-school programs. "

上层阶级的学生经常参加一些不对外开放的课后项目。

person society culture position essential

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noun

上方，上面。

That which is higher, contrasted with the lower.

Examples :

"The upper level of the school building houses the senior classes. "

学校教学楼的上层是高年级的教室。

position part essential

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noun

上层空间，灵界。

A spiritual passageway through which consciousness can reach a higher dimension.

Examples :

"The spiritual teacher spoke of the upper, a pathway to enlightenment. "

这位精神导师谈到了上层空间，那是通往开悟的途径。

religion philosophy theology soul mind essential

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adjective

较高的，更高级的

At a higher level, rank or position.

Examples :

"My sister is in the upper grades at school; she's in tenth grade. "

我妹妹在学校念高年级，她读十年级。

position job organization business society essential

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adjective

上游的，北部的

Situated on higher ground, further inland, or more northerly.

Examples :

"The upper floors of the school building have better views of the city. "

学校教学楼的较高楼层能看到更好的城市景色。

geography direction place essential

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adjective

较新的，上部的

(of strata or geological time periods) younger, more recent

Examples :

"The upper levels of the school building were renovated last year. "

学校教学楼的较高楼层去年翻新了。(Xuéxiào jiàoxué lóu de jiào gāo lóucéng qùnián fānxīn le.)

geology time essential

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adjective

中学的，高中的

Of or pertaining to a secondary school.

Examples :

"My brother attends an upper school for his final two years of high school. "

我哥哥在高中最后两年上的是一所高中学校。

education essential