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1. 向上地，朝上
   The plane flew upwards and out of sight.

   飞机向上飞去，随即看不见了。

2. 向上游；向内地
   trace a river upwards

   溯流而上

3. 在上部；朝头部
4. 以上
   Citizens of eighteen years and upwards have the right to vote.

   十八岁和十八岁以上的公民有选举权。

5. （时间上）（从那）以后
   He has been living in this house from his childhood upwards.

   他从童年起到现在一直住在这所房子里。