- 爬,攀登;上升:The old lady climbed up the stairs with difficulty. 这位老太婆艰难地爬上楼梯。 The road climbed steeply. 这条公路的上坡很陡。 
- (飞机)爬升,徐徐上升;爬上;登上:The plane climbed to 30 000 feet. 飞机升高到30 000英尺。 The children climbed into the school bus. 孩子们登上校车。 
- (用手脚)爬行:They climbed out through the window. 他们从窗户爬出来。 
- (植物等)向上攀缘:Some roses climbed on the frames. 有的蔷薇攀缘在架子上。 
- (温度等)上升;(货币等)增值:The pound sterling has been climbing steadily all week. 整个星期英镑一直在稳步增值。 
- (在社会地位等方面)向上爬:to climb to power 爬上掌权地位 The Browns have climbed socially since Mr Brown became a Member of Parliament. 自从布朗先生当了国会议员,他一家人在社会上的地位都提高了。 
- [口语]匆忙地穿上(或脱下):The soldiers climbed into their uniforms at the sound of the warning bell. 听到警报铃声,士兵们迅速穿上军装。