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upright

UK //ˈʌp.raɪt//US //ˈʌp.raɪt//

词源

源自中古英语 'upriht',由 'up'(向上)和 'riht'(直)组成,与古英语 'ūpriht' 相关。

adjective

❶ 指物体垂直或直立的,不倾斜或弯曲的状态。常用于描述人或物体的姿态。

“She sat upright in her chair, listening carefully.”

(她笔直地坐在椅子上,仔细听着。)

“The old tree still stands upright despite the strong winds.”

(尽管风很大,那棵老树仍然直立不倒。)

❶ 形容人正直、诚实的品质,通常指道德上无可指摘的行为或态度。

“He is known for his upright character and strong principles.”

(他以正直的品格和坚定的原则而闻名。)

“An upright citizen always follows the law and respects others.”

(正直的公民总是遵守法律并尊重他人。)

同义词:vertical, erect, honest, righteous

adverb

❶ 以直立或垂直的方式,通常用于描述动作或姿态。

“Hold the bottle upright to prevent spills.”

(将瓶子直立拿稳,以防溢出。)

“She sat upright in bed when she heard the noise.”

(听到声音时,她在床上笔直地坐了起来。)

同义词:vertically, straight

noun

❶ 指垂直的支撑结构或物体,如钢琴的直立部分或建筑中的立柱。

“The piano's upright makes it suitable for small spaces.”

(钢琴的直立结构使其适合小空间。)

“The ancient temple was supported by massive uprights.”

(这座古老的寺庙由巨大的立柱支撑。)

同义词:column, post, pillar

常见短语

bolt upright — 形容突然笔直地坐起或站起,通常因惊讶或警觉而引起。

“She bolted upright in bed when she heard the loud crash.”

(听到巨大的撞击声时,她在床上猛地坐直了身子。)

stand upright — 指保持直立的姿势,通常用于描述人或物体的姿态。

“The soldiers were ordered to stand upright during the inspection.”

(士兵们被要求在检查时保持直立姿势。)