whereupon
英[we?r?'p?n]
美[,w?r?'pɑn]
- conj. 于是
- adv. 因此
英英釋意
- 1. closely following and in consequence of which;
- "the Japanese refused to import U.S. made cellular phones whereupon the U.S. imposed strict tariffs on Japanese exports"
- 2. upon which;
- "the rock whereupon she stood"
- 3. in consequence of which;
- "this is a statement whereat the listeners may get angry"