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Above 的四个用法

内容简介

“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。

用法总结

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.