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上面的, 较高的
situated above something similar
- The upper shelves in the kitchen hold rarely used cookware.
厨房的上层架子放着很少使用的炊具。
- The upper deck of the bus offers a better view of the city.
巴士的上层甲板可以更好地欣赏城市景观。
- The upper bunk in the dormitory is preferred by some students for privacy.
宿舍的上铺因为隐私性受到一些学生的青睐。
- The upper branches of the tree were swaying in the strong wind.
树的上枝在强风中摇摆。
- Her upper lip trembled as she tried to hold back tears.
她试图忍住眼泪时，上唇颤抖着。
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上部的, 高的
positioned at or close to the top of something
- Please place your signature in the upper right-hand corner of the document.
请将您的签名放在文件的右上角。
- The mountain trail leads to an observation point near the upper cliffs.
山径通向靠近上部悬崖的观察点。
- She focused on exercises that target the upper back to relieve tension.
她专注于针对上背部的锻炼以缓解紧张。
- The upper shelves in the closet are perfect for storing seasonal clothing.
衣柜的上层架子非常适合存放季节性服装。
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上部的, 北部的
situated in or related to the northern part of a specific area or region
- The upper floors of the building offer views of the city skyline.
建筑的上层可以俯瞰城市天际线。
- Upper Michigan is known for its natural beauty and vast forests.
上密歇根以其自然美景和广阔的森林而闻名。
- The tourists explored upper New York State, visiting lakes and small towns.
游客们探索了纽约州的北部，参观了湖泊和小镇。
- They live in upper Manhattan, close to Central Park.
他们住在上曼哈顿，靠近中央公园。
- Upper regions of the river are ideal for fishing and kayaking.
河流的上游地区是钓鱼和划皮艇的理想场所。
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上, 高地
(of places) positioned on higher land or further inland, away from coastal areas
- Ancient civilizations thrived in Upper Egypt along the Nile River’s higher reaches.
古代文明在尼罗河上游的上埃及地区繁荣发展。
- Settlements in Upper Nubia were less prone to flooding compared to those near the delta.
与三角洲附近的定居点相比，上努比亚的定居点不太容易发生洪水。
- They studied the history and culture of Upper Mesopotamia in their archaeology course.
他们在考古学课程中研究了上美索不达米亚的历史和文化。
- Upper Galilee is known for its mountains and scenic landscapes.
上加利利以其山脉和风景如画的景观而闻名。
- The artifacts were discovered in Upper Silesia, a historically rich inland region.
这些文物是在历史上丰富的内陆地区上西里西亚发现的。
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上层的, 高级的
greater or higher in level or status
- She was born into the upper ranks of society and enjoyed a life of privilege.
她出生在社会上层，享受着特权生活。
- The company’s upper management made the decision to expand internationally.
公司的高层管理层决定进行国际扩张。
- Many aspire to move up to the upper echelons of their professions.
许多人渴望晋升到他们职业的上层。
- Scholarships aim to bridge the gap between lower and upper social classes.
奖学金旨在弥合上层和下层社会阶层之间的差距。
- They attended an event frequented by the upper end of the cultural elite.
他们参加了一个文化精英上层经常光顾的活动。