1. 向上的
    An upward movement or look is directed towards a higher place or a higher level.

upward的意思

    e.g. She started once again on the steep upward climb...
           她又开始沿着陡峭的山路往上爬。
    e.g. She gave him a quick, upward look, then lowered her eyes.
           她抬眼迅速瞥了他一下，然后眼睛又垂了下去。

2. 上升的；升高的
    If you refer to an upward trend or an upward spiral, you mean that something is increasing in quantity or price.

    e.g. ...the Army's concern that the upward trend in the numbers avoiding military service may continue...
           部队对逃避服兵役人数可能持续增多的担忧
    e.g. Oil prices continued an upward swing in New York this morning.
           今天上午纽约油价继续上扬。