1. upheaval /ʌpˈhi:vəl/

-- violent heaving up; commotion; extreme agitation

The prime minister's proposal for new taxes created such an upheaval that his government fell.

首相新税制的计划造成如此大的混乱，以致于他的政府倒台了。

 

 

2. upkeep /ˈʌpˌki:p/

-- maintenance ("keeping up"); cost of operating and repairing

Our neighbor traded in his old car because the upkeep had become to high.

我们邻居用旧车折价买了辆新车，因为汽车保养费已变得太昂贵了。

 

 

3. upstart /ˈʌpˌstɑ:t/

-- person who has suddenly risen to wealth and power, especially if he is conceited and unpleasant

When the new representative entered the legislature, some older members received him coldly because they regarded him as an upstart.

当新代表进入议会，一些老议员们表现冷淡，因为他们认为他是一个突然发迹者。

 

 

4. upturn /ˈʌpˌtɜ:n/

-- upward turn toward better conditions

Most merchants report a slowdown in sales for October, but confidently expect an upturn with the approach of Christmas.

大多数商人报告说10月份销量骤减，但很自信地预料情况将会随着圣诞节的来临而好转。

 

 

5. update /ʌpˈdeit/

-- bring up to date

Our world geography teacher has just received an updated map that shows the latest national boundaries.

我们的世界地理老师刚收到一份最新的地图，它标出了最新的国界。

 

 

6. upgrade /ˌʌpˈɡreid/

-- raise the grade or quality of; improve

To qualify for better jobs, many employees attend evening courses where they can upgrade their skills.

为了能胜任更好的工作，许多员工参加夜校来提高他们的工作技能。

 

 

7. uproot /ʌpˈru:t/

-- pull up by the roots; remove completely; eradicate; destroy

The love of liberty is so firmly embedded in men's heart that no tyrant can hope to uproot it.

对自由的热爱如此深入人心，以致于没有任何暴君能根除它。

 

 

8. upcoming /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

-- coming up; being in the near future; forthcoming; approaching

The management will be glad to mail you its leaflet which contains news of upcoming films.

公司会很乐意把它的传单寄给你，里面包括了最近的电影影讯。

 

 

9. upright /ˈʌprait/

-- standing up straight on the feet; erect

When knocked off his feet, the boxer waited till the count of nine before returning to an upright position.

拳击手被击倒了，他在数到九后又重新站了起来。（站立的）