Definition of "above" in 英语

preposition

1. Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing.

   • He always put his coat on above his sweater.

2. In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface.

3. Farther north than.

   • Idaho is above Utah.

4. Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise.

5. (figuratively) Higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; higher in measure, degree, volume, or pitch, etc. than; out of reach; not exposed to; not likely to be affected by; incapable of negative actions or thoughts.

   • to cut above average
   • Even the chief of police is not above suspicion.
   • He was always above reproach.
   • I thought you said you were above these kinds of antics.
   • That's above my comprehension.

6. Higher in rank, status, or position.

   • to stand head and shoulders above the rest

7. (Scotland) In addition to; besides.

   • above and beyond the call of duty
   • over and above

8. Surpassing in number or quantity; more than.

   • That amount is way above our asking price.

9. In preference to.

10. Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;

    • The owner was above taking more than a token salary.

11. Beyond; on the other side.

12. (theater) Upstage of.

adverb

1. Directly overhead; vertically on top of.

2. Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go.

3. Into or from heaven; in the sky.

   • He’s in a better place now, floating free as the clouds above.

4. In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream.

5. Higher in rank, power, or position.

   • He appealed to the court above.

6. (archaic) In addition.

7. More in number.

8. Above zero; above freezing.

   • It was a cold day at only 5 above.

9. (biology) On the upper half or the dorsal surface of an animal.

   • The sparrow I saw was rufous above and off-white below.

adjective

1. Of heaven; heavenly.