upstream

英['ʌpstriːm] 美[,ʌp'strim]
  • adv. 逆流地;向上游
  • adj. 向上游的;逆流而上的
  • n. 上游部门

英文词源


upstream (adv.)
also up-stream, 1680s, from up (adv.) + stream (n.). As an adjective from 1838.

双语例句


1. The barriers are lethal to fish trying to swim upstream.
这些障碍物对于想要往上游游动的鱼儿来说是致命的。

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2. Cities upstream use the river to get rid of sewage.
上游的城市将污水排放到河里。

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3. A barrage would halt the flow upstream and lift the water level.
一道拦河坝将会在上游拦住水流,抬升水位。

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4. Steps lead down to the subway from the upstream side.
上游那边有台阶通向地铁。

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5. The water rose high enough for them to continue upstream.
水位涨得够高了,他们可以继续向上游航行。

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