“Above” 除了表示 “处于…的上方” 以外,还可以用来表示 “(数量或水平)多于、超过”。你知道怎么用 “above” 来描述 “(某人的地位或级别)高于…” 吗?看视频,听主持人 Beth 讲解 “above” 的四个用法。
1. 用 “above” 表示 “(位置)在...上方,在比...更高处”。
I live in a flat above a bakery.
Can you sign here, above your name, please?
2. 用 “above” 表示 “(数量或水平)多于,超过”。
It's winter and it's above 15 degrees outside. I can't believe it!
This meal is delicious! The food here is definitely above average.
3. 用 “above” 表示 “(某人的地位、级别)高于...”。
Matthew's in the class above me. He's really good at maths.
I can't make desicions on this deal. I'll need to seek approval from those above me in the company.
4. 用 “above” 表示 “(某人的能力)超出...;凌驾于…之上”。
Lola thought she was above the law, but then she was arrested.
Amir is really ambitious. He thinks he's above any desk jobs.