“向上飞”可以翻译为“fly upwards” 或 “soar upwards” 。
“fly upwards” 较为直接地表达了向上飞行的动作;“soar upwards” 中 “soar” 有“高飞;翱翔”之意,比 “fly” 更能传达出一种轻盈、高远、自由自在向上飞的意境 。例如:
The bird flew upwards into the sky.(那只鸟向上飞入了天空。 )
The eagle soared upwards, searching for prey.(老鹰向上翱翔,搜寻着猎物。 )