n.[U]

1. 垂直；筆直
   The gardener used a stake to support the uprightness of the fragile plant.

   這位園丁用了一個木柱將這株嬌嫩的植物撐直。

2. 正直；誠實
   My grandfather was venerable for his age, his uprightness, and sagacity.

   我祖父以他的年長，正直和睿智而受人尊敬。