/ˈʌpə(r) ||; ˈʌpɚ/adj (only before a noun 只用于名词前) in a higher position than sth else; situated above sth 位置较高的；上面的；上部的: He had a cut on his upper lip. 他上唇有一处伤口。 [OPP] lower 反义词为lower ☞picture at body 见body插图 get, have, etc the upper hand to get into a stronger position than another person; to gain control over sb 占上风；控制某人