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Upstream Meaning in English

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释义

In the direction against the flow of a river or stream, toward its source. Can also refer to earlier stages in a process or supply chain.

用法与细微差别

'Upstream' is both literal (rivers, water) and figurative (supply chain, process steps). In business, 'upstream' means activities closer to the raw materials. Opposite is 'downstream'. Common with 'move/go upstream', 'upstream industry', 'upstream problems'.

例句

The boat is moving upstream.

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Pollution upstream can affect the entire river.

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Fishing is better upstream where the water is cleaner.

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We walked upstream along the river.

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A problem upstream in the process caused a big delay.

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They want to invest upstream to secure raw materials.

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