upon
【在……之上;一……就……;关于,基于;】
1. 发音
upon
- 英式音标:/əˈpɒn/
- 美式音标:/əˈpɑːn/
👉 重音在 -pon 上。
可以拆成 u-pon,前面 u 读得很轻,几乎像 ə。
2. 词义
upon → 介词(和 on 很接近,常用于正式或文学语境)
主要意思:
- 在……之上(= on)
- He put his hand upon my shoulder.
他把手放在我的肩膀上。
- He put his hand upon my shoulder.
- 一……就……(表示动作紧接发生,= as soon as)
- Upon hearing the news, she burst into tears.
一听到消息,她就哭了。
- Upon hearing the news, she burst into tears.
- 关于;基于(较正式)
- The decision was based upon careful consideration.
这个决定是基于仔细考虑的。
- The decision was based upon careful consideration.
3. 例句
- The book was lying upon the table.
那本书放在桌子上。 - Upon arriving at the station, he called his friend.
一到车站,他就给朋友打了电话。 - Great responsibilities rest upon his shoulders.
重大责任落在他肩上。
📌 小提示:
- 在现代口语里,upon 经常可以用 on 代替,但 upon 听起来更正式、更书面化。