Trade up Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹeɪd/ /ˈəp
TRAYD-UP
tɹˈeɪd/ /ˈʌp
trayd-UP
释义
To exchange something you own for something better or more valuable, especially when buying or selling goods like cars or phones.
用法与细微差别
Informal expression mainly used with big purchases (cars, houses, electronics). Often follows "trade up to [something]". Not used for small, everyday items. Implies improvement in quality or status.
Spanish: cambiar por algo mejor - mejorar de categoríaPortuguese (BR): trocar por algo melhor - fazer um upgradePortuguese (PT): trocar por algo melhor - melhorar de categoriaChinese (Simplified): 以旧换新 - 升级购买Chinese (Traditional): 以舊換新 - 升級購買Hindi: बेहतर चीज़ के लिए बदलनाArabic: استبدال بشيء أفضلBengali: ভালোর জন্য বদলানো - উন্নততর কিছুর জন্য বিনিময় করাRussian: обновить - обменять на что-то лучшееJapanese: グレードアップする - より良いものに買い替えるVietnamese: nâng cấp - đổi lấy cái tốt hơnKorean: 업그레이드하다 - 더 좋은 것으로 바꾸다Turkish: daha iyisiyle değiştirmek - üst modele geçmekUrdu: بہتر چیز سے تبدیل کرناIndonesian: menukar dengan yang lebih baik - upgrade
例句
We want to trade up to a bigger house next year.
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She decided to trade up her phone for the newest model.
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After getting a raise, Tom plans to trade up his old car.
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When people make more money, they often trade up to bigger and better things.
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I loved my old car, but it was time to trade up.
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You can trade up your laptop at the store and get a discount on a new one.
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