above
gb/əbˈʌv/ us/əbˈʌv/
A1
英语
~ 1000
义项
0 个义项
preposition
A1
relation
1
At a higher level or position
In a place that is higher than something.
用法模式：
[something] above [something]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'above' with 'over'. Use 'above' for position and 'over' for movement or covering.
近义词
over (Often interchangeable, but 'over' can suggest covering or movement across.)
反义词
below (Indicates a lower position relative to something else.)
搭配
above the door
|above the clouds
|above the table
|above average
|rise above
主题
space
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例句
- A painting hangs above the fireplace.
- The helicopter hovered above the city.
- Temperatures are expected to stay above freezing tonight.
学习者例句
- The lamp is above the desk.
- The sun is above the trees.
- My apartment is above a shop.
adverb
A1
relation
2
At a higher place or level
At a place that is higher.
近义词
overhead (Specifically means directly above in the air.)
反义词
below (Means at a lower level or place.)
搭配
high above
|look above
|rise above
主题
space
|core_vocabulary
例句
- She looked up at the stars above.
- The birds were flying high above.
- From the balcony above, he could see the street.
学习者例句
- There is a big tree above.
- The moon is high above.
- Look above to see the plane.
adjective
B1
property
3
Higher in rank or status
Having more power, importance, or rank than others.
近义词
superior (More formal; often used in professional contexts.)
反义词
below (Lower in rank or status.)
搭配
above average
|above all others
主题
society
|work
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例句
- No one is above the law.
- She holds a position above mine in the company.
- He believes he's above criticism.
学习者例句
- The manager is above the workers.
- No one is above the rules.
- She is above me at work.
preposition
A2
relation
4
Greater than a certain amount or level
More than a certain number, age, or level.
用法模式：
[amount/level] above [amount/level]
近义词
exceeding (More formal and less common in everyday speech.)
反义词
below (Less than a certain amount or level.)
搭配
above average
|above freezing
|above capacity
主题
measurement
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Children above the age of 12 must pay full price.
- Temperatures stayed above zero all night.
- His score was well above average.
学习者例句
- Water boils above 100 degrees C.
- He is above 18 years old.
- Her marks are above 90%.
adverb
B1
relation
5
Mentioned earlier in text or speech
Said or written before this point.
近义词
previously (More general; not limited to text layout.)
搭配
see above
主题
communication
|time
|core_vocabulary
例句
- Refer to the instructions given above.
- As mentioned above, safety is our top priority.
- The chart above shows last year's sales.
学习者例句
- Look at the picture above.
- As said above, we will meet tomorrow.
- The list above shows the prices.
语法
相关表达
above all
1/əbˈʌv ˈɔl/
fixed phrase
Most important of all things mentioned
More important than anything else said before.
例句
- Above all, remember to be kind.
- Health, above all, should be your priority.
get above oneself
1/ɡˈɛt əbˈʌv wˌʌnsˈɛlf/
idiom
informal
Act too proud or self-important
To behave as if you are better or more important than you really are.
例句
- He's been getting above himself since his promotion.
- Don't get above yourself just because you won once.
rise above
1/ɹˈaɪz əbˈʌv/
fixed phrase
Overcome challenges or negativity
To not be harmed by problems or bad feelings and keep going well.
例句
- She managed to rise above the criticism and succeed.
- He rose above his difficult childhood to become a leader.