mid-15c., "to set up, fix," from up (adv.) + set (v.). Similar formation in Middle Dutch opsetten "set up, propose," German aufsetzen. Modern sense of "overturn, capsize" (1803) is that of obsolete overset. In reference to the stomach, from 1834. Meaning "to throw into mental discomposure" is from 1805. Related: Upsetting.
upset (n.)
early 15c., "insurrection," from upset (v.). Meaning "overturning of a vehicle or boat" is recorded from 1804.
upset (adj.)
early 14c., "erected," past participle adjective from upset (v.). From 1805 as "distressed."
雙語例句
1. I hope I haven't said anything to upset you.
但願我沒有說過讓你不高興的話。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Argentina's erratic inflation rate threatens to upset the plans.
阿根廷動蕩不定的通貨膨脹率可能會破壞那些計劃。
來自柯林斯例句
3. It's easy to get a tummy upset from river water.
喝河水很容易鬧肚子。
來自柯林斯例句
4. After a pause Alex said sharply: "I'm sorry if I've upset you"
歇了一會兒後，亞曆克斯毫不客氣地說：“要是讓你心煩了，那我很抱歉。”
來自柯林斯例句
5. She spoke haltingly of her deep upset and hurt.