(geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)
同义词：upheaval, uplift, upthrow
upthrust详细解释
up.thrust n.（名词）An upward thrust, especially of part of the earth`s crust.挤压上升：向上推挤，尤指地壳部分的上升v.tr.intr.（及物动词）up.thrust.ed,up.thrust.ing,up.thrusts To thrust or be thrusted upward. Used especially of the earth`s crust.挤压上升：向上推挤或被向上推挤。尤其用于指地壳
