upright

• Описывает кого-то или что-то честное, морально правильное или находящееся в вертикальном положении.

Describes someone or something that is honest, morally correct, or in a vertical position.

1. Vertical positionA2formal

   Positioned or standing in a vertical direction; not leaning or sloping.

   Вертикальный

   • The ladder must be placed upright against the wall.
   • She sat upright in her chair during the interview.
   • The statue remained upright despite the strong winds.

   Synonymserectperpendicularplumbstandingvertical

   Antonymsflathorizontallyingpronesupine

2. Morally excellentB2formal

   Having strong moral principles; honest and just.

   Честный

   • He is known as an upright citizen in the community.
   • The judge was respected for her upright character.
   • They lived an upright life, always helping others.

   Synonymsconscientiousethicalhonesthonorablejustmoralprincipledrighteousscrupulousvirtuous

   Antonymscorruptdishonestimmoralunethicalunjustunprincipledvenal

3. B1formal

   Describing a person's posture as straight and erect.

   Прямой

   • Good posture means keeping your back upright.
   • The soldier stood upright at attention.
   • Yoga helps maintain an upright posture.

   Synonymserectperpendicularplumbstraightvertical

   Antonymsbentcrookedhunchedstooped

• Существительное, обозначающее вертикальный конструктивный элемент, такой как столб или колышек, или пианино с вертикальной декой.

A noun referring to a vertical structural member, such as a post or stake, or a piano with a vertical sounding board.

1. Vertical structural memberB2formal

   A post, stake, or other vertical support used in construction or fencing.

   Вертикальная опора

   • The fence was held up by wooden uprights.
   • The carpenter installed the uprights for the new wall.
   • The gate was attached to a sturdy metal upright.

   Synonymscolumnpillarpostpropstakestanchionsupport

2. Upright pianoB1formal

   A type of piano where the strings are arranged vertically, making it more compact than a grand piano.

   Пианино

   • She practiced on an old upright in the corner of the room.
   • The music school has several uprights for students to use.
   • He prefers the sound of a grand piano over an upright.

   Synonymsvertical