upwards

 Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++up·wards /ˈʌpwədz $ -wərdz-/ ●●○ (also upward especially American English) adverb  1  UPmoving or pointing towards a higher position 向上，朝上 OPP downwards Pointing upwards, he indicated a large nest high in the tree. 他朝上指指，示意树上高处有个大鸟窝。 The path began to climb steeply upwards. 小路开始陡然向上。2  INCREASE IN NUMBER OR AMOUNTincreasing to a higher level 上升 OPP downwards The expected rate of inflation was revised upwards. 预期通货膨胀率修正后上调了。 Prices are moving upwards again. 价格又要上涨了。3  MORE THAN A NUMBER OR AMOUNTmore than a particular amount, time etc 〔数量、时间等〕…以上 SYN over children of 14 and upwards 14岁及14岁以上的儿童 The meeting was attended by upwards of (=over) 500 people. 有五百余人参加了会议。

Examples from the Corpus

upwards• A copy of the book lay on the table, its cover facing upwards.• Before he left the bell tower his eyes were drawn upwards.• It was already off the deck and bearing them smoothly upwards.• Open your fists and as you breathe out, slowly through your mouth, push your palms forward, fingers upwards.• The tails should tilt slightly upwards.• She tilted her chin upwards and put on her loftiest expression.• The lighter material floats upwards, carrying heat to the surface of the liquid.• You know my Wednesday night soup deal has got so it draws upwards of thirty or more at a time.upwards of• The performance is suitable for children of 7 years and upwards.

up·wards adverbChineseSyllable  

higher position a moving or Corpus pointing towards

upwards
up‧wards /ˈʌpwədz $ -wərdz-/ (also upward especially American English) adverb
1. moving or pointing towards a higher position
   OPP  downwards:
    Pointing upwards, he indicated a large nest high in the tree.
    The path began to climb steeply upwards.
2. increasing to a higher level
   OPP  downwards:
    The expected rate of inflation was revised upwards.
    Prices are moving upwards again.
3. more than a particular amount, time etc
   SYN  over:
    children of 14 and upwards
    The meeting was attended by upwards of (=over) 500 people.

🔑 up·wardsBrE /ˈʌpwədz/ 🔊NAmE /ˈʌpwərdz/ 🔊 (especially BrE) (also up·ward especially in NAmE ) adverb🔑 towards a higher place or position 向上；向高处◆A flight of steps led upwards to the front door. 一段台阶往上通向正门。🔊🔊◆Place your hands on the table with the palms facing upwards. 把手放在桌子上，手心朝上。🔊🔊 OPP downwards towards a higher amount or price （数量、价格）上升，上涨，提高◆Bad weather forced the price of fruit upwards. 恶劣的天气迫使水果价格上涨。🔊🔊◆The budget has been revised upwards. 预算已经上调。🔊🔊 OPP downwards ~ of sth more than the amount or number mentioned 在…以上；大于；超过◆You should expect to pay upwards of £50 for a hotel room. 酒店每个房间预计至少要 50 英镑。🔊🔊