upper
gb/ˈʌpɚ/ us/ˈʌpɚ/
A2
Inglese
~ 1800
felső, pörgető, stimuláns, élénkítőszer, felsőrész
A2
1
felső
A2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'upper' with 'top'; 'upper' usually describes relative position within something, while 'top' can mean the very highest point.
Significato
Situated above another
Collocazioni
upper floor
|upper arm
|upper lip
|upper deck
Sinonimi
higher (A general comparative form; 'upper' is more fixed in collocations.)
Contrari
lower (Indicates a position beneath something else.)
Temi
spatial
|daily life
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
In a higher place or part than something else.
Located at a higher physical level or position than something else.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
SLANG
2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Some learners think 'upper' here means a person of higher social status; in slang it refers to a stimulant drug.
Significato
Stimulant drug
Collocazioni
take uppers
|illegal uppers
|prescription uppers
Sinonimi
stimulant (More formal; used in medical or scientific contexts.)
Contrari
downer (Slang for a drug that slows the body or causes relaxation.)
Temi
health
|slang
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Significato
Top part of a shoe
Collocazioni
leather upper
|fabric upper
|replace the upper
Sinonimi
shoe top (Less common and informal term for the upper part of a shoe.)
Temi
fashion
|clothing
|daily_life
Definizione
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.
Grammatica
Forma base
upper
IPA
GB/ˈʌpɚ/
US/ˈʌpɚ/
Sillabe e accento
up - per (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (up)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: upper
Noun
- Base: upper
- Plural: uppers
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
upper hand
1/ˈʌpɚ hˈænd/
idiom
Advantage or control
To have power or control over someone or something.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- He married into the city's upper crust.
- The event was attended by members of the upper crust.