upstream — toward the source of a river or stream; against the current
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: toward the source of a river or stream; against the current
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌpstriːm/
Korean meaning: 강의 상류 쪽으로, 물의 흐름과 반대 방향으로
Korean pronunciation: **업**스트림
Example Sentences
- My boss asked me to go upstream and find out why our coffee supply chain is broken.
- The kayakers paddled upstream for two hours before finding a good camping spot.
- Like a stubborn fish swimming upstream, he refused to follow the crowd's opinion.
upstream
ADVERB//ˈʌpstriːm//
toward the source of a river or stream; against the current
toward the source of a river or stream; against the current
Against the mainstream, upstream we go, while others drift downstream below!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
문자 그대로 'up(위로)'와 'stream(강물)'이 결합된 단어로, 물의 흐름과 반대 방향인 상류를 의미합니다. 19세기부터 사용되기 시작했으며, 현재는 비즈니스에서도 공급망의 초기 단계를 지칭하는 용어로 확장되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“My boss asked me to go upstream and find out why our coffee supply chain is broken.”
“The kayakers paddled upstream for two hours before finding a good camping spot.”
“Like a stubborn fish swimming upstream, he refused to follow the crowd's opinion.”
“The oil company invested heavily in upstream operations in the North Sea.”
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