| 释义 |
upper /ˈʌpə(r)/► SEE ALLget, have, gain, etc. the upper hand (over sb)the upper crust(keep) a stiff upper lip
●get, have, gain, etc. the ˌupper ˈhand (over sb)get, etc. power or control over sb, especially in a fight, competition, etc. （尤指在斗争、竞争等中）占上风，有控制权◆Our team gained the upper hand in the second half of the match.
我们队在下半场控制了场上局势。◆The police claim they have the upper hand in their fight against the drug dealers.
警方声称他们在与毒贩的斗争中占了上风。●the ˌupper ˈcrust (informal) people who are in the highest social class 上层阶级；最高阶层 ORIGIN In the past, the top or upper crust of a loaf of bread was the best part, which the more important members of the household ate. 旧时，面包皮（upper crust）是最好的部分，通常由家庭中较重要的成员享用。●(keep) a stiff upper ˈlipkeep calm and hide your feelings when you are in pain or in a difficult situation （面对痛苦或困境）不动声色，泰然自若◆The English gentleman is famous for his stiff upper lip.那位英国绅士以坚定沉着而闻名。 |