upper
gb/ˈʌpɚ/ us/ˈʌpɚ/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1800
felső, pörgető, stimuláns, élénkítőszer, felsőrész
A2
1
felső
A2
Vzorec užití:
the upper [part/section/floor]
The upper shelves are used for storing rarely used items.
A felső polcokat a ritkán használt tárgyak tárolására használják.
He lives on the upper floor of the building.
Az épület felső emeletén lakik.
The painting was damaged in its upper right corner.
Učební příklady
My room is on the upper floor.
A szobám a felső emeleten van.
The cat sleeps on the upper shelf.
A macska a felső polcon alszik.
The upper part of the tree has green leaves.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'upper' with 'top'; 'upper' usually describes relative position within something, while 'top' can mean the very highest point.
Význam
Situated above another
Kolokace
upper floor
|upper arm
|upper lip
|upper deck
Synonyma
higher (A general comparative form; 'upper' is more fixed in collocations.)
Antonyma
lower (Indicates a position beneath something else.)
Témata
spatial
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definice
In a higher place or part than something else.
Located at a higher physical level or position than something else.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B2
SLANG
2
Vzorec užití:
to take an upper
He was caught with a bag of uppers in his car.
Elkapták, mert egy zacskó pörgető volt az autójában.
Some students misuse prescription uppers to stay awake for exams.
Egyes diákok visszaélnek a receptre kapható stimulánsokkal, hogy ébren maradjanak a vizsgákra.
The police reported an increase in the sale of illegal uppers.
Učební příklady
He took an upper to study all night.
Bevett egy pörgetőt, hogy egész éjjel tanuljon.
Uppers can be dangerous for your heart.
A pörgetők veszélyesek lehetnek a szívedre.
She does not use uppers or other drugs.
Častá chyba:
Some learners think 'upper' here means a person of higher social status; in slang it refers to a stimulant drug.
Význam
Stimulant drug
Kolokace
take uppers
|illegal uppers
|prescription uppers
Synonyma
stimulant (More formal; used in medical or scientific contexts.)
Antonyma
downer (Slang for a drug that slows the body or causes relaxation.)
Témata
health
|slang
Definice
A drug that makes you feel more awake and full of energy.
A drug, especially an illegal one, that increases energy, alertness, and heart rate.
PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO
B1
3
felsőrész
B2
These boots have a leather upper for durability.
Ezeknek a csizmáknak tartós bőr felsőrészük van.
The shoe's upper is torn and needs repair.
A cipő felsőrésze elszakadt, és javításra szorul.
Manufacturers often use synthetic materials for the upper.
Učební příklady
My shoes have a soft leather upper.
A cipőmnek puha bőr felsőrésze van.
The upper of this shoe is black.
Ennek a cipőnek fekete a felsőrésze.
The upper is made of cloth.
Význam
Top part of a shoe
Kolokace
leather upper
|fabric upper
|replace the upper
Synonyma
shoe top (Less common and informal term for the upper part of a shoe.)
Témata
fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Definice
The top part of a shoe that covers your foot.
The part of a shoe that covers the top of the foot and is attached to the sole.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
upper
IPA
GB/ˈʌpɚ/
US/ˈʌpɚ/
Slabiky a přízvuk
up - per (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (up)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: upper
Noun
- Base: upper
- Plural: uppers
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
upper hand
1/ˈʌpɚ hˈænd/
idiom
Advantage or control
To have power or control over someone or something.
Příklady
- She gained the upper hand in the negotiations.
- After scoring twice, our team had the upper hand.
keep a stiff upper lip
1/kˈip ə stˈɪf ˈʌpɚ lˈɪp/
fixed phrase
Stay brave and unemotional
To not show your feelings when something bad happens.
Příklady
- Even after losing his job, he kept a stiff upper lip.
- She tried to keep a stiff upper lip during the crisis.
keep a stiff upper lip
1/kˈip ə stˈɪf ˈʌpɚ lˈɪp/
fixed phrase
stay unemotional and brave
to stay calm and not complain
Příklady
- She kept a stiff upper lip through the whole ordeal.
- He told the kids to keep a stiff upper lip and focus on what they could do next.
Učební příklady
- I will try to keep a stiff upper lip.
keep a stiff upper lip
2/kˈip ə stˈɪf ˈʌpɚ lˈɪp/
fixed phrase
Not show emotion under stress
To not show feelings when something bad happens.
Příklady
- Even after losing his job, he kept a stiff upper lip.
- She kept a stiff upper lip during the crisis.
upper crust
1/ˈʌpɚ kɹˈʌst/
idiom
the most wealthy and powerful people
The richest and most powerful people in society.
Příklady
- The charity dinner was full of the city’s upper crust.
- He married into the upper crust and now moves in very rich circles.
- That restaurant is popular with the upper crust of Hollywood.
upper crust
2/ˈʌpɚ kɹˈʌst/
idiom
informal
Highest social class
The richest and most powerful people in society.
Příklady
- He married into the city's upper crust.
- The event was attended by members of the upper crust.