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upwards

/ˈʌpwədz/ /ˈʌpwɚdz/

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adverb

向上，往上。

Towards a higher place; towards what is above.

Examples :

"The smoke from the campfire drifted upwards into the night sky. "

营火的烟雾向上飘散，融入了夜空。

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adverb

向上，增至。

To a higher figure or amount.

Examples :

"The cost of groceries has been trending upwards lately. "

最近食品杂货的价格一直在上涨。

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adverb

向上，往上。

Towards something which is higher in order, larger, superior etc.

Examples :

"The company promoted her upwards through the management ranks because of her excellent performance. "

因为她表现出色，公司一路提拔她向上晋升，在管理层中不断升职。

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adverb

往前回溯, 倒流

Backwards in time, into the past.

Examples :

"My grandfather often spoke of his childhood, recalling events that happened upwards of fifty years ago. "

我爷爷经常谈起他的童年，回忆起五十多年前发生的往前回溯的那些事。

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adverb

晚年，老年时期

To or into later life.

Examples :

"My grandfather saved money diligently, hoping to travel upwards. "

我爷爷辛勤地攒钱，希望晚年的时候能去旅行。

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