上面

上面 [shàng miàn]

1. ■ （位置较高的地方） above; over; on top of; on the surface of:

大型客机在云层上面飞行。 The airliner flew above the clouds.

河上面有座桥。 There is a bridge over [across] the river.

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常用词组

1. ■ （次序靠前的部分） above-mentioned; aforesaid; foregoing:

上面所举的例子 the above-mentioned example;

上面各种考虑 the aforesaid considerations

2. ■ （上级） the higher authorities; the higher-ups:

这是上面的指示。 These are the instructions from above.

3. ■ （方面） aspect; respect; regard:

他在英语上面下了很多功夫。 He has put a lot of effort into his study of English.