Смысл: aboveabove1.[əʹbʌv]n (обыкн. the above) <Í> 1. 1) вышесказанное; вышеописанное; вышеизложенное; вышеупомянутое the above will show ... - вышеупомянутое свидетельствует о том, что ... to refer to the above - сослаться на упомянутое выше 2) лицо или лица, ранее указанные, упомянутые выше; вышепоименованное лицо the above will all stand trial - все упомянутые выше лица предстанут перед судом 2. 1) верх a voice [the view] from above - голос [вид] сверху 2) верха, руководство order from above - приказ свыше 3. небеса, небо truly a gift from above - поистине дар небес Í> 2.[əʹbʌv]a <Í> 1) вышесказанный; вышеприведённый, вышеупомянутый и т. п. the above figures - вышеприведённые цифры 2) вышестоящий he appealed to the court above - он апеллировал в суд высшей инстанции Í> 3.[əʹbʌv]adv <Í> 1. 1) наверху, вверху; выше my bedroom is just above - моя спальня наверху above were the snowy peaks - выше были снежные вершины 2) наверх he was led above - его провели наверх 3) на небе, в небесах she has gone to her eternal rest above - она обрела вечный покой 4) вверх или выше по течению there's good fishing above - выше по течению хорошо клюёт рыба 2. ранее, выше (в тексте, в речи) as stated above - как указано выше see the notes above - смотри примечания выше 3. 1) более, больше, выше, свыше 2) разг.выше нуля the temperature is five above - сейчас пять градусов тепла 4. зоол.на спине Í> 4.[əʹbʌv]prep <Í> 1. в пространственном значении указывает на 1) местонахождение или движение над чем-л. над, выше the aeroplane flew above the clouds - самолёт летел над облаками above water - над водой they live above us - они живут над нами /этажом выше/ to keep one's head above water - а) держаться на поверхности; б) справляться с трудностями the water reached above their knees - вода была выше колен 2) положение выше по течению, дальше по дороге и т. п. выше, за they fished above the bridge - они удили рыбу за мостом 3) положение или движение к северу на север от, к северу от six miles above Baltimore - шесть миль к северу от Балтимора 2. во временном значении указывает на что-л. происходившее раньше ранее not traced above the third century - прослеживается только начиная с III века 3. указывает на 1) превосходство в числе, превышение количества и т. п. более, больше, свыше there were above 500 people there - там было свыше 500 человек above 20u00B0C - больше 20u00B0 по Цельсию above zero - выше нуля above par - выше номинала above the average - выше среднего a boy above 12 years of age - мальчик старше 12 лет to live above one's means - жить не по средствам 2) более высокий ранг или положение, превосходство в способностях и т. п. выше he is head and shoulders above his comrades - он на голову выше своих товарищей earl is a title above viscount - титул графа выше титула виконта she married above her station - она вышла замуж за человека, занимающего более высокое положение в обществе 3) абсолютное превосходство свыше, больше, выше, вне they are above it - они выше этого above smb.'s understanding /comprehension/ - выше чьего-л. понимания above praise - выше похвал above prejudice - выше предрассудков above (all) suspicion - вне (всяких) подозрений his conduct was above reproach - его поведение было безупречным this is above price - этому нет цены he is above telling a lie - он не унизится до лжи he is not above such trickery - он вполне способен на такие уловки /ухищрения/ if you want to learn, you must not be above asking questions - если вы хотите чему-нибудь научиться, не стесняйтесь спрашивать 4. указывает на преимущество чего-л. перед чем-л. или предпочтение в выборе скорее, больше to favour one child above the other - оказывать одному ребёнку больше внимания, чем другому ♢above all - прежде всего; всего важнее; превыше всего; главным образом to be /get/ above oneself - заноситься, задирать нос, задаваться that's above me - это выше моего понимания, я не могу этого понять Í>
above Идиома
a cut above
superior, better A scholar's work is a cut above. It's superior to the others.
above and beyond the call of duty
much more than expected, go the extra mile Her extra work was above and beyond the call of duty.
above board
legal, not hidden, not under the table, not underhanded Every action, every payment is above board. Customers respect that kind of honesty.
above the law
not required to obey laws, privileged Just because he's rich, he thinks he's above the law.
cut above
(See a cut above)
head above water
out of difficulty, clear of trouble Although he works very hard he is not able to keep his head above water financially.
keep your head above water
survive, have just enough to live, get by With a part-time job, I was able to keep my head above water.
above all
1.especially; before everything else尤其 He loves music,and above all classical music.他喜欢音乐,尤其是古典音乐。 Never waste anything,but above all never waste time.任何东西都不可浪费,尤其不可浪费时间。 2.most important of all最重要的是 In choosing the curtains for a room, you should consider the weight,its pattern—but its colour above all.在挑选窗帘时,要考虑布料的质地、轻重、图案,但最重要的是颜色。 I should like to rent a house,modern,comfortable, above all in a quiet neighbourhood.我想租一幢现代化的舒适的房子,最重要的是环境要幽静。
above suspicion
beyond doubt无可置疑 His conduct is above suspicion.他的行为是无可置疑的。
over and above
besides此外 We gave them two tons over and above the amount agreed to.除了商定的数字外,我们又多给了他们两吨。 The basic cost will be$1,000.Over and above this there will be my expenses—say another$300.基本的费用将是1000美元。除此之外,我还花费了300美元。 Over and above injured,he was also insulted.他不仅受了伤,还遭受到了侮辱。
keep one's head above water
Idiom(s): keep one's head above water
Theme: SURVIVAL
to stay ahead of one's responsibilities; to remain financially solvent. • Now that I have more space to work in, I can easily keep my head above water. • While I was out of work, I could hardly keep my head above water.
head and shoulders above
Idiom(s): head and shoulders above sb or sth
Theme: SUPERIORITY
clearly superior to someone or something. (Often with stand, as in the example. Fixed order.) • This wine is head and shoulders above that one. • John stands head and shoulders above Bob.
get one's head above water
Idiom(s): get one's head above water
Theme: SURVIVAL
to get ahead of one's problems; to catch up with one's work or responsibilities. • I can't seem to get my head above water. Work just keeps piling up. • I'll be glad when I have my head above water.
aboveboard
Idiom(s): aboveboard AND honest and aboveboard; open and aboveboard
Theme: HONESTY
in the open; visible to the public; honest. (Especially with keep, as in the examples. Fixed order.) • Don't keep it a secret. Let's make sure that everything is aboveboard. • You can do whatever you wish, as long as you keep it honest and aboveboard. • The inspector had to make sure that everything was open and aboveboard.
above and beyond
Idiom(s): above and beyond (sth)
Theme: HEROISM
more than is required. (Fixed order.) • Her efforts were above and beyond. We appreciate her time. • All this extra time is above and beyond her regular hours.
open and aboveboard
Idiom(s): aboveboard AND honest and aboveboard; open and aboveboard
Theme: HONESTY
in the open; visible to the public; honest. (Especially with keep, as in the examples. Fixed order.) • Don't keep it a secret. Let's make sure that everything is aboveboard. • You can do whatever you wish, as long as you keep it honest and aboveboard. • The inspector had to make sure that everything was open and aboveboard.
honest and aboveboard
Idiom(s): aboveboard AND honest and aboveboard; open and aboveboard
Theme: HONESTY
in the open; visible to the public; honest. (Especially with keep, as in the examples. Fixed order.) • Don't keep it a secret. Let's make sure that everything is aboveboard. • You can do whatever you wish, as long as you keep it honest and aboveboard. • The inspector had to make sure that everything was open and aboveboard.
Above par
Better than average or normal
All of the above
This idiom can be used to mean everything that has been said or written, especially all the choices or possibilities.
above all|above
adv. phr. Of first or highest importance; most especially. Children need many things, but above all they need love. Synonym: FIRST AND LAST.
above suspicion|above|suspicion
adj. phr. Too good to be suspected; not likely to do wrong. The umpire in the game must be above suspicion of supporting one side over the other.
head above water|head|water
n. phr. out of difficulty; clear of trouble. How are your marks at school? Are you keeping your head above water?Business at the store is bad. They can't keep their heads above water.
keep one's head above water|head|keep|water
v. phr. To remain solvent; manage to stay out of debt. Herb's income declined so drastically that he now has difficulty keeping his head above water.
open and aboveboard|aboveboard|open
adj. phr. Honest. Jacob felt that the firm he was doing business with wasn't entirely open and aboveboard.
head above water, keep one's Stay out of trouble, especially financial difficulties; also, keep up with work or other demands. For example, With new bills coming in every day they're barely keeping their heads above water, or The work's piling up, but I manage to keep my head above water. This expression alludes to keeping oneself from drowning. [Early 1700s] Also see in deep.
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