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2023-08-18 Above 的四个用法

内容简介

“Above” 除了表示 “处于…的上方” 以外,还可以用来表示 “(数量或水平)多于、超过”。你知道怎么用 “above” 来描述 “(某人的地位或级别)高于…” 吗?看视频,听主持人 Beth 讲解 “above” 的四个用法。

用法总结

1. 用 “above” 表示 “(位置)在…上方,在比…更高处”。

  • I live in a flat above a bakery.
  • Can you sign here, above your name, please?

2. 用 “above” 表示 “(数量或水平)多于,超过”。

  • It’s winter and it’s above 15 degrees outside. I can’t believe it!
  • This meal is delicious! The food here is definitely above average.

3. 用 “above” 表示 “(某人的地位、级别)高于…”。

  • Matthew’s in the class above me. He’s really good at maths.
  • I can’t make desicions on this deal. I’ll need to seek approval from those above me in the company.

4. 用 “above” 表示 “(某人的能力)超出…;凌驾于…之上”。

  • Lola thought she was above the law, but then she was arrested.
  • Amir is really ambitious. He thinks he’s above any desk jobs.
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