上面 shànɡmian noun ① (高处) higher place ▸ 飞机在云层上面飞行。 The plane is flying above the clouds. ▸ 护城河上面有一座吊桥。 There is a drawbridge across the city moat. ② (上述) the above-mentioned ▸ 上面列举的几个实例 above-mentioned examples ▸ 财产属于上面所说的王先生。 The property belongs to the aforementioned Mr Wang. ③ (指表面) surface of an object ▸ 墙上面贴着一些画。 There are some pictures on the wall. ④ (方面) aspect ▸ 在学习上面他下了很多功夫。 He has taken great pains with his studies. ▸ 在这上面,他比我强。 He is better than me in this respect. ⑤ (上级) higher authority ▸ 上面的指示 instructions from above ▸ 上面要来人检查工作。 Some people from above are coming to inspect our work. ▸ 上面有人在帮他。 Somebody high up is trying to help him. ⑥ (长辈) elders |