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above above ★★★★☆/əbʌ̱v/1[PREP	介词]在…上方；高于 If one thing is above another one, it is directly over it or higher than it.   [from ADV]He lifted his hands above his head...他将双手举过头顶。Apartment 46 was a quiet apartment, unlike the one above it...和它楼上的那间不同，46号公寓很安静。He was staring into the mirror above him.他盯着在他上方的镜子。Above is also an adverb.A long scream sounded from somewhere above.从上面什么地方传来一声长长的尖叫。...a picture of the new plane as seen from above...这架新飞机的俯视图There are five bedrooms, a large attic above, and wine cellars below.有5间卧室，顶层是一个宽敞的阁楼，底下是酒窖。2[ADV	副词]上述；在上文 In writing, you use above to refer to something that has already been mentioned or discussed.   [ADV after v]  [the N]  [ADJ n]Several conclusions could be drawn from the results described above...从上文描述的结果中可以得出几个结论。Full details are in the table above.详细信息请见上文表格。Above is also a noun.For additional information, contact any of the above.如需更多信息，可与以上任何一处联系。Above is also an adjective.For a copy of their brochure, write to the above address.欲索取其宣传册，请写信至以上地址。3[PREP	介词]（数量或度量）在…以上，超过 If an amount or measurement is above a particular level, it is greater than that level. The temperature crept up to just above 40 degrees...温度攀升至40度出头。Victoria Falls has had above average levels of rainfall this year...维多利亚瀑布今年的降雨量超过了平均水平。These plants must be stored in the light at above freezing temperature...这些植物必须放置于零度以上光照充足的地方。Government spending is planned to rise 3 per cent above inflation.政府开支拟订高出通货膨胀3个百分点。Above is also an adverb.Banks have been charging 25 percent and above for unsecured loans.银行对于没有担保的贷款一直收取25%或更高的费用。4[PREP	介词]（声音）比…更响亮，盖过 If you hear one sound above another, it is louder or clearer than the second one. ...trying to talk above the noise...努力使说话声高过噪音Then there was a woman's voice, rising shrilly above the barking.接着，一个女人的尖厉声音盖过了犬吠声。5[PREP	介词]（社会地位或权威）高于 If someone is above you, they are in a higher social position than you or in a position of authority over you. I know you're above me socially, but I must say I find your attitude offensive...我明白你的社会地位比我高，但我得说我觉得你的态度很粗鲁。I married above myself — rich county people...我高攀了一门亲事，是县里的富有人家。Look at the people above you in the positions of power and see what type of characters they are.审视一下权位高于你的那些人，看他们具有哪种类型的性格。Above is also an adverb.The policemen admitted beating the student, but said they were acting on orders from above.警察承认打过这名学生，但说他们只是奉命行事。6[PHRASE	短语]自视过高；妄自尊大 If you say that someone is getting above themself, you disapprove of them because they think they are better than everyone else.   [V inflects]  [disapproval]  [BRIT 英]I just think you're getting a little bit above yourself.我只是觉得你变得有点自视过高。7[PREP	介词]（因自视甚高）不屑于 If you say that someone thinks they are above something, you mean that they act as if they are too good or important for it.   [disapproval]This was clearly a failure by someone who thought he was above failure...这显然是认为自己根本不会失败的人所遭遇的一次失败。I'm not above doing my own cleaning.我很乐意自己做扫除。8[PREP	介词]不会受到（批评或怀疑）；超乎…之所及 If someone is above criticism or suspicion, they cannot be criticized or suspected because of their good qualities or their position.   [v-link PREP n]The Queen remains above criticism, apart from the issue of her tax liability...抛开她的纳税义务不谈，女王一直无可指摘。He was a respected academic and above suspicion.他是位受人尊敬的学者，根本没有嫌疑。9[PREP	介词]比…更重要；胜过；优于 If you value one person or thing above any other, you value them more or consider that they are more important. ...his tendency to put the team above everything...他把这个团队看得比什么都重要的倾向I want to be honest, honest above everything else.我想要做到诚实，一切以诚实为上。10  over and above→see: over； above the law→see: law； above board→see: board； Usage Note :Above and over are both used to talk about position and height. If something is higher than something else and the two things are imagined as being positioned along a vertical line, you can use either above or over. He opened a cupboard above the sink... She leaned forward until her face was over the basin. However, if something is higher than something else but the two things are regarded as being wide or horizontal rather than tall or vertical, you have to use above. The trees rose above the row of houses. Above and over are both used to talk about measurements, for example, when you are talking about a point that is higher than another point on a scale. Any money earned over that level is taxed. ...everybody above five feet eight inches in height. You use over to say that a distance or period of time is longer than the one mentioned. ...a height of over twelve thousand feet... Our relationship lasted for over a year. Above and over are also both used to talk about people's rank or importance. You use above to talk about people who are more important and in a higher position than other people. ...behaving as if she was in a position above the other staff. If someone is over you, they give orders or instructions to you. ...an officer in authority over him.above和over均可表示位置和高度。若一物高于另一物，且两者可设想成处于同一垂直线上，则两词都可用：He opened a cupboard above the sink（他打开水池上方的碗柜），She leaned forward until her face was over the basin（她俯身向前，把脸凑到了脸盆上方）。当一物高于另一物，但两者宽而不高，或存在水平而非垂直关系，则须用above：The trees rose above the row of houses（树木矗立在那排房屋的边上）。above和over都可表示度量，例如表示一点在标度上高于另一点：Any money earned over that level is taxed（超过这一标准的收入都要纳税），everybody above five feet eight inches in height（所有身高超过5英尺8英寸的人）。over可用于距离、时间的比较：a height of over twelve thousand feet（超过1.2万英尺的高度），Our relationship lasted for over a year（我们的关系持续了一年多）。above和over都可指人的级别和重要性。above用于表示比他人重要和地位较高者：behaving as if she was in a position above the other staff（表现得好像她比其他员工职位高似的）。over用于表示某人有权下命令或指令：an officer in authority over him（一位军阶在他之上的军官）。 above1 adverb, prepositionabove2 adjectiveabovea‧bove1 /əˈbʌv/ ●●● S2 W1 adverb, preposition  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1in a higher position than something else  SYN  over  OPP  below:  Our office is above the hairdresser’s. He had a bruise just above his left eye. I heard a strange noise coming from the room above. The great bird hovered high above our heads.2more than a particular number, amount, or level  OPP  below:  50 metres above sea levelabove freezing/zero (=higher than the temperature at which water freezes) Tonight, temperatures should be just above freezing.and/or above free medical care for pensioners aged 65 and above Prize winners must have gained marks of 80% or above. The salaries we offer are well above (=much higher than) average.3to a greater degree than something else:  Many employers value personality above experience or qualifications.above all (else) (=used to say that something is more important than anything else) Max is hard-working, cheerful, and above all honest. medals awarded for bravery above and beyond the call of duty  (=greater than it is your duty to show)4louder or clearer than other sounds:  You can always hear her voice above everybody else’s.5higher in rank, power, or importance  OPP  below:  He never rose above the rank of corporal.and/or above officers of the rank of Major and abovefrom above (=from people in higher authority) We just obey orders from above.6formal before, in the same piece of writing  OPP  below:  As mentioned above, there is a service charge. Write to the address above for further information.7not be above (doing) something to not be too good or honest to do something:  Eileen’s not above flirting with the boss when it suits her.8be above suspicion/reproach/criticism etc to be so good that no one can doubt or criticize you:  Even the king’s closest advisers were not above suspicion.9get above yourself to think you are better or more important than you really are → over and aboveat over1(14), → be above the lawat law(13)above1 adverb, prepositionabove2 adjectiveaboveabove2 ●●○ W3 adjective  Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[only before noun] used in a piece of writing to refer to something mentioned in an earlier part of the same piece of writing:  For the above reasons, the management has no choice but to close the factory.2the above formal something mentioned before in the same piece of writing:  If none of the above applies to you, you may be able to reclaim tax.

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EYKYhV2tDGoMiDVxIc5jxnVlVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNTBYHhOLP9xTheNUiSVP25iurXWnuczOOgVE2rDCjHdy86jr7sinZB3KVzw/3ObHnEuAv9GirvPASEOIrekiTWOUGqQElvmfejEORknd1/vTXtBaHJMnltaFRz18i+aeAZhHwRySsxCmZdii6/NOp8vw==             above              ★                    /        əˈbʌv                ;          NAmE                əˈbʌv                /                              preposition                ,                  adverb                ,                  adjective                                          preposition        ★                                        1      ★              at or to a higher place or position than sth/sb          在（或向）…上面                            ◆        The water came above our knees.        水淹过了我们的膝盖。                    ◆        We were flying above the clouds.        我们在云层上面飞行。                    ◆        the people in the apartment above mine        我楼上那套公寓里的人们                    ◆        A captain in the navy ranks above a captain in the army.        海军的 captain （上校）军衔比陆军的 captain （上尉）高。                    ◆        They finished the year six places above their local rivals.        这一年结束，他们的排名比当地竞争对手超前六个名次。                    2      ★              more than sth; greater in number, level or age than sb/sth          （数目、数量、水平、年龄）超过，多于，大于                            ◆        Inflation is above 6%.        通货膨胀超过 6%。                    ◆        Temperatures have been above average.        气温一直比平均温度高。                    ◆        We cannot accept children above the age of 10.        我们不能接受 10 岁以上的儿童。                    3              of greater importance or of higher quality than sb/sth          （重要性、质量）超过，胜过                            ◆        I rate her above most other players of her age.        我认为她优于大多数同龄参赛者。                    4              too good or too honest to do sth          （因善良或诚实正直而）不至于，不屑于（做某事）                            ◆        She's not above lying when it suits her.        她在适当时机还是会说谎的。                    ◆        He's above suspicion          (= he is completely trusted).                他无可置疑。                    5              (of a sound        声音        )                    louder or clearer than another sound          （音量或清晰度）超过（另一种声音）                            ◆        I couldn't hear her above the noise of the traffic.        交通嘈杂，我听不见她的声音。                    IDIOMS              ★        above ˈall                              most important of all; especially              最重要的是；尤其是                                            ◆            Above all, keep in touch.            最要紧的是保持联系。                                ☞language bank at                                                            emphasis                                                                                aˈbove yourself                              (              disapproving)                        having too high an opinion of yourself              自高自大；妄自尊大                                                  ☞more at                                    over                                   prep.                                  adverb        ★                    1      ★              at or to a higher place          在（或向）上面；在（或向）较高处                            ◆        Put it on the shelf above.        把它放到上面的搁板上。                    ◆        Seen from above the cars looked tiny.        从高处往下看，车辆显得很小。                    ◆        They were acting on instructions from above          (= from sb in a higher position of authority).                他们是在按照上级的指示办事。                    2      ★              greater in number, level or age          （数目、数量、水平、年龄）超过，更多，更大                            ◆        increases of 5% and above        增加 5% 或以上                    ◆        A score of 70 or above will get you an ‘A’.                  *70 分或以上就可以得“优”。                            ◆        children aged 12 and above                  *12 岁或以上的孩子                            3              earlier in sth written or printed          上文；前文                            ◆        As was stated above…        如上所述…                    ◆        See above, page 97.        见前文，第 97 页。                                  adjective                    [only before noun      ]              mentioned or printed previously in a letter, book, etc.        前文述及的；上述的                    ◆      Please write to us at the above address.      请按上述地址来函。                                ▶                the above                  /          ðiː əˈbʌv                    ;            NAmE                    ðiː əˈbʌv                    /                          noun                          [singular + singular or plural verb          ]                                      ◆          Please notify us if the above is not correct.          如果上面所说的不正确，请通知我们。                          ◆          All the above            (= people mentioned above)have passed the exam.                    以上各人都通过了考试。                                WHICH WORD? 词语辨析                                      above / over                      ■                          Aboveand              overcan both be used to describe a position higher than something.                              *above 和 over 均可表示位置高于…或在…上：                                                    ◆              They built a new room above/over the garage.              他们在汽车房上面加建了一个房间。                        When you are talking about movement from one side of something to the other, you can only use              over.              表示从某物的一边移至另一边只能用 over：                                      ◆              They jumped over the stream.              他们跳过了小溪。                                      Overcan also mean ‘covering’.                              *over 亦可表示覆盖着：                                                    ◆              He put a blanket over the sleeping child.              他把毯子盖在睡着了的孩子身上。                                            ■                          Aboveand              overcan also mean ‘more than’.              Aboveis used in relation to a minimum level or a fixed point.                              *above 和 over 亦可表示多于。above 与最低限度或某固定点关联：                                                    ◆              2 000 feet above sea level              海拔 2 000 英尺                                                  ◆              Temperatures will not rise above zero tonight.              今天夜间的温度不会高于零度。                                      Overis used with numbers, ages, money and time.                              *over 与数目、年龄、金钱和时间连用：                                                    ◆              He’s over 50.              他已年过半百。                                                  ◆              It costs over £100.              这个值 100 英镑以上。                                                  ◆              We waited over 2 hours.              我们等了两个多小时。                                                      above              /        əˈbʌv                ;          NAmE                əˈbʌv                /                    the above              /        ðiː əˈbʌv                ;          NAmE                ðiː əˈbʌv                /             above[əˈbʌv]CET4CET6TEM4考研r15952523182134981041021638339j593542223592777374572392i894475503965161891222268498325ADV9131712769PREP11801317713ADJ2199609088Spoken:98253036上面的(31%)，超过(19%)，高于(17%)，在上面(16%)，以上的(11%)，上面的东西(3%)，在 ... 上面(1%)，上文地(1%)，更重要地(1%)prep.超过；在……上面；在……之上n.上文adj.上文的adv.在上面；在上文

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Collins	above ★★★★☆ /əbʌ̱v/ 1 [PREP 介词]在…上方；高于 If one thing is above another one, it is directly over it or higher than it. [from ADV] He lifted his hands above his head... 他将双手举过头顶。 Apartment 46 was a quiet apartment, unlike the one above it... 和它楼上的那间不同，46号公寓很安静。 He was staring into the mirror above him. 他盯着在他上方的镜子。 Above is also an adverb. A long scream sounded from somewhere above. 从上面什么地方传来一声长长的尖叫。 ...a picture of the new plane as seen from above... 这架新飞机的俯视图 There are five bedrooms, a large attic above, and wine cellars below. 有5间卧室，顶层是一个宽敞的阁楼，底下是酒窖。 2 [ADV 副词]上述；在上文 In writing, you use above to refer to something that has already been mentioned or discussed. [ADV after v] [the N] [ADJ n] Several conclusions could be drawn from the results described above... 从上文描述的结果中可以得出几个结论。 Full details are in the table above. 详细信息请见上文表格。 Above is also a noun. For additional information, contact any of the above. 如需更多信息，可与以上任何一处联系。 Above is also an adjective. For a copy of their brochure, write to the above address. 欲索取其宣传册，请写信至以上地址。 3 [PREP 介词]（数量或度量）在…以上，超过 If an amount or measurement is above a particular level, it is greater than that level. The temperature crept up to just above 40 degrees... 温度攀升至40度出头。 Victoria Falls has had above average levels of rainfall this year... 维多利亚瀑布今年的降雨量超过了平均水平。 These plants must be stored in the light at above freezing temperature... 这些植物必须放置于零度以上光照充足的地方。 Government spending is planned to rise 3 per cent above inflation. 政府开支拟订高出通货膨胀3个百分点。 Above is also an adverb. Banks have been charging 25 percent and above for unsecured loans. 银行对于没有担保的贷款一直收取25%或更高的费用。 4 [PREP 介词]（声音）比…更响亮，盖过 If you hear one sound above another, it is louder or clearer than the second one. ...trying to talk above the noise... 努力使说话声高过噪音 Then there was a woman's voice, rising shrilly above the barking. 接着，一个女人的尖厉声音盖过了犬吠声。 5 [PREP 介词]（社会地位或权威）高于 If someone is above you, they are in a higher social position than you or in a position of authority over you. I know you're above me socially, but I must say I find your attitude offensive... 我明白你的社会地位比我高，但我得说我觉得你的态度很粗鲁。 I married above myself — rich county people... 我高攀了一门亲事，是县里的富有人家。 Look at the people above you in the positions of power and see what type of characters they are. 审视一下权位高于你的那些人，看他们具有哪种类型的性格。 Above is also an adverb. The policemen admitted beating the student, but said they were acting on orders from above. 警察承认打过这名学生，但说他们只是奉命行事。 6 [PHRASE 短语]自视过高；妄自尊大 If you say that someone is getting above themself, you disapprove of them because they think they are better than everyone else. [V inflects] [disapproval] [BRIT 英] I just think you're getting a little bit above yourself. 我只是觉得你变得有点自视过高。 7 [PREP 介词]（因自视甚高）不屑于 If you say that someone thinks they are above something, you mean that they act as if they are too good or important for it. [disapproval] This was clearly a failure by someone who thought he was above failure... 这显然是认为自己根本不会失败的人所遭遇的一次失败。 I'm not above doing my own cleaning. 我很乐意自己做扫除。 8 [PREP 介词]不会受到（批评或怀疑）；超乎…之所及 If someone is above criticism or suspicion, they cannot be criticized or suspected because of their good qualities or their position. [v-link PREP n] The Queen remains above criticism, apart from the issue of her tax liability... 抛开她的纳税义务不谈，女王一直无可指摘。 He was a respected academic and above suspicion. 他是位受人尊敬的学者，根本没有嫌疑。 9 [PREP 介词]比…更重要；胜过；优于 If you value one person or thing above any other, you value them more or consider that they are more important. ...his tendency to put the team above everything... 他把这个团队看得比什么都重要的倾向 I want to be honest, honest above everything else. 我想要做到诚实，一切以诚实为上。 10 over and above→see: over ； above the law→see: law ； above board→see: board ； Usage Note : Above and over are both used to talk about position and height. If something is higher than something else and the two things are imagined as being positioned along a vertical line, you can use either above or over. He opened a cupboard above the sink... She leaned forward until her face was over the basin. However, if something is higher than something else but the two things are regarded as being wide or horizontal rather than tall or vertical, you have to use above. The trees rose above the row of houses. Above and over are both used to talk about measurements, for example, when you are talking about a point that is higher than another point on a scale. Any money earned over that level is taxed. ...everybody above five feet eight inches in height. You use over to say that a distance or period of time is longer than the one mentioned. ...a height of over twelve thousand feet... Our relationship lasted for over a year. Above and over are also both used to talk about people's rank or importance. You use above to talk about people who are more important and in a higher position than other people. ...behaving as if she was in a position above the other staff. If someone is over you, they give orders or instructions to you. ...an officer in authority over him. above和over均可表示位置和高度。若一物高于另一物，且两者可设想成处于同一垂直线上，则两词都可用：He opened a cupboard above the sink（他打开水池上方的碗柜），She leaned forward until her face was over the basin（她俯身向前，把脸凑到了脸盆上方）。当一物高于另一物，但两者宽而不高，或存在水平而非垂直关系，则须用above：The trees rose above the row of houses（树木矗立在那排房屋的边上）。above和over都可表示度量，例如表示一点在标度上高于另一点：Any money earned over that level is taxed（超过这一标准的收入都要纳税），everybody above five feet eight inches in height（所有身高超过5英尺8英寸的人）。over可用于距离、时间的比较：a height of over twelve thousand feet（超过1.2万英尺的高度），Our relationship lasted for over a year（我们的关系持续了一年多）。above和over都可指人的级别和重要性。above用于表示比他人重要和地位较高者：behaving as if she was in a position above the other staff（表现得好像她比其他员工职位高似的）。over用于表示某人有权下命令或指令：an officer in authority over him（一位军阶在他之上的军官）。
Oxford	above ★ / əˈbʌv ; NAmE əˈbʌv / preposition , adverb , adjective preposition ★ 1 ★ at or to a higher place or position than sth/sb 在（或向）…上面 ◆ The water came above our knees. 水淹过了我们的膝盖。 ◆ We were flying above the clouds. 我们在云层上面飞行。 ◆ the people in the apartment above mine 我楼上那套公寓里的人们 ◆ A captain in the navy ranks above a captain in the army. 海军的 captain （上校）军衔比陆军的 captain （上尉）高。 ◆ They finished the year six places above their local rivals. 这一年结束，他们的排名比当地竞争对手超前六个名次。 2 ★ more than sth; greater in number, level or age than sb/sth （数目、数量、水平、年龄）超过，多于，大于 ◆ Inflation is above 6%. 通货膨胀超过 6%。 ◆ Temperatures have been above average. 气温一直比平均温度高。 ◆ We cannot accept children above the age of 10. 我们不能接受 10 岁以上的儿童。 3 of greater importance or of higher quality than sb/sth （重要性、质量）超过，胜过 ◆ I rate her above most other players of her age. 我认为她优于大多数同龄参赛者。 4 too good or too honest to do sth （因善良或诚实正直而）不至于，不屑于（做某事） ◆ She's not above lying when it suits her. 她在适当时机还是会说谎的。 ◆ He's above suspicion (= he is completely trusted). 他无可置疑。 5 (of a sound 声音 ) louder or clearer than another sound （音量或清晰度）超过（另一种声音） ◆ I couldn't hear her above the noise of the traffic. 交通嘈杂，我听不见她的声音。 IDIOMS ★ above ˈall most important of all; especially 最重要的是；尤其是 ◆ Above all, keep in touch. 最要紧的是保持联系。 ☞language bank at emphasis aˈbove yourself ( disapproving) having too high an opinion of yourself 自高自大；妄自尊大 ☞more at over prep. adverb ★ 1 ★ at or to a higher place 在（或向）上面；在（或向）较高处 ◆ Put it on the shelf above. 把它放到上面的搁板上。 ◆ Seen from above the cars looked tiny. 从高处往下看，车辆显得很小。 ◆ They were acting on instructions from above (= from sb in a higher position of authority). 他们是在按照上级的指示办事。 2 ★ greater in number, level or age （数目、数量、水平、年龄）超过，更多，更大 ◆ increases of 5% and above 增加 5% 或以上 ◆ A score of 70 or above will get you an ‘A’. 70 分或以上就可以得“优”。 ◆ children aged 12 and above 12 岁或以上的孩子 3 earlier in sth written or printed 上文；前文 ◆ As was stated above… 如上所述… ◆ See above, page 97. 见前文，第 97 页。 adjective [only before noun ] mentioned or printed previously in a letter, book, etc. 前文述及的；上述的 ◆ Please write to us at the above address. 请按上述地址来函。 ▶ the above / ðiː əˈbʌv ; NAmE ðiː əˈbʌv / noun [singular + singular or plural verb ] ◆ Please notify us if the above is not correct. 如果上面所说的不正确，请通知我们。 ◆ All the above (= people mentioned above)have passed the exam. 以上各人都通过了考试。 WHICH WORD? 词语辨析 above / over ■ Aboveand overcan both be used to describe a position higher than something. above 和 over 均可表示位置高于…或在…上： ◆ They built a new room above/over the garage. 他们在汽车房上面加建了一个房间。 When you are talking about movement from one side of something to the other, you can only use over. 表示从某物的一边移至另一边只能用 over： ◆ They jumped over the stream. 他们跳过了小溪。 Overcan also mean ‘covering’. over 亦可表示覆盖着： ◆ He put a blanket over the sleeping child. 他把毯子盖在睡着了的孩子身上。 ■ Aboveand overcan also mean ‘more than’. Aboveis used in relation to a minimum level or a fixed point. above 和 over 亦可表示多于。above 与最低限度或某固定点关联： ◆ 2 000 feet above sea level 海拔 2 000 英尺 ◆ Temperatures will not rise above zero tonight. 今天夜间的温度不会高于零度。 Overis used with numbers, ages, money and time. over 与数目、年龄、金钱和时间连用： ◆ He’s over 50. 他已年过半百。 ◆ It costs over £100. 这个值 100 英镑以上。 ◆ We waited over 2 hours. 我们等了两个多小时。 above / əˈbʌv ; NAmE əˈbʌv / the above / ðiː əˈbʌv ; NAmE ðiː əˈbʌv /
LDC	above1 adverb, preposition above2 adjective abovea‧bove1 /əˈbʌv/ ●●● S2 W1 adverb, preposition Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1in a higher position than something else SYN over OPP below: Our office is above the hairdresser’s. He had a bruise just above his left eye. I heard a strange noise coming from the room above. The great bird hovered high above our heads.2more than a particular number, amount, or level OPP below: 50 metres above sea levelabove freezing/zero (=higher than the temperature at which water freezes) Tonight, temperatures should be just above freezing.and/or above free medical care for pensioners aged 65 and above Prize winners must have gained marks of 80% or above. The salaries we offer are well above (=much higher than) average.3to a greater degree than something else: Many employers value personality above experience or qualifications.above all (else) (=used to say that something is more important than anything else) Max is hard-working, cheerful, and above all honest. medals awarded for bravery above and beyond the call of duty (=greater than it is your duty to show)4louder or clearer than other sounds: You can always hear her voice above everybody else’s.5higher in rank, power, or importance OPP below: He never rose above the rank of corporal.and/or above officers of the rank of Major and abovefrom above (=from people in higher authority) We just obey orders from above.6formal before, in the same piece of writing OPP below: As mentioned above, there is a service charge. Write to the address above for further information.7not be above (doing) something to not be too good or honest to do something: Eileen’s not above flirting with the boss when it suits her.8be above suspicion/reproach/criticism etc to be so good that no one can doubt or criticize you: Even the king’s closest advisers were not above suspicion.9get above yourself to think you are better or more important than you really are → over and above at over1(14) , → be above the law at law(13) above1 adverb, preposition above2 adjective aboveabove2 ●●○ W3 adjective Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1[only before noun] used in a piece of writing to refer to something mentioned in an earlier part of the same piece of writing: For the above reasons, the management has no choice but to close the factory.2the above formal something mentioned before in the same piece of writing: If none of the above applies to you, you may be able to reclaim tax.
WDF	above [əˈbʌv] CET4CET6TEM4考研 r1595 25231 821 3498 10410 2163 8339 j5935 4222 359 277 737 457 2392 i894 47550 3965 16189 12222 6849 8325 ADV913 1712769 PREP1180 1317713 ADJ2199 609088 Spoken: 98253036 上面的(31%)，超过(19%)，高于(17%)，在上面(16%)，以上的(11%)，上面的东西(3%)，在 ... 上面(1%)，上文地(1%)，更重要地(1%) prep.超过；在……上面；在……之上 n.上文 adj.上文的 adv.在上面；在上文

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