| 单词 | bring |
| 释义 | bring —bring /brɪŋ/ verb [T] (brought, brought) (CAUSE) ↑Verb Endings for bring B1 to cause, result in, or produce a state or condition: » [+ two objects] She's brought us so much happiness over the years.» [+ -ing verb] The explosion brought the whole building crashing to the ground.» Several trees were brought down (= made to fall) by the storm.» The closure of the factory brought poverty to the town (= resulted in it becoming poor).» Bring the water to the boil (US to a boil) (= make it start boiling).» She suddenly brought the interview to an end.» Her tragic story brought tears to my eyes (= made me cry).» What will the future bring for these refugees?Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happenbring sb to sthF0 to cause someone to come to a particular place or thing: » This subject brings me to the second part of the discussion.» What brings you (= why have you come) to London?Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happen• • • Extra Examples:» It took them two hours to bring the fire under control.» Diplomacy has so far failed to bring an end to the fighting.» Few observers believe that the treaty will bring a lasting peace to the region.» It's nice to be able to bring a smile to people's faces .» December brought some seasonable snow showers.verb [T] (brought, brought) (LAW) ↑Verb Endings for bring ► F0 to make or begin as part of an official legal process: » He was arrested for fighting, but police have decided not to bring charges.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking legal actionverb [T] (brought, brought) (TOWARDS PLACE) ↑Verb Endings for bring ► A2 to take or carry someone or something to a place or a person, or in the direction of the person speaking: » "Shall I bring anything to the party?" "Oh, just a bottle."» [+ two objects] Bring me that knife/Bring that knife to me.» Can you help me bring in the shopping (= take it into the house)?» The police brought several men in for questioning (= took them to the police station because they might have been involved in a crime).» When they visit us they always bring their dog with them.Thesaurus+: ↑Transferring and transporting objects• • • Extra Examples:» I'll see if Louisa will bring her guitar to the party.» Please remember to bring a mat and a towel with you to the next aerobics class.» Is it okay if I bring a friend to the party?» The waiter brought the menu and the wine list.» I brought him some sandwiches because I thought he might be hungry. |
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