| 单词 | raise |
| 释义 | raise —raise /reɪz/ noun [C] ► F0 US FOR rise (= increase in pay): » She asked the boss for a raise.Thesaurus+: ↑Earning money and money earnedverb [T] (CARD GAMES) ↑Verb Endings for raise ► F0 If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked: » I'll raise you.» [+ two objects] I'll raise you $50.Thesaurus+: ↑Actions involved in playing cardsverb [T] (COMMUNICATE) ↑Verb Endings for raise ► F0 to communicate with someone, especially by phone or radio: » I've been trying to raise Jack/Tokyo all day.Thesaurus+: ↑Communicating and keeping in touchverb [T] (DEVELOP) ↑Verb Endings for raise ► B2 to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown: » Her parents died when she was a baby and she was raised by her grandparents.» The lambs had to be raised by hand (= fed artificial milk by people) when their mother died.» The farmer raises (= breeds) chickens and pigs.» The soil around here isn't good enough for raising (= growing) crops.Thesaurus+: ↑Parenting and caring for childrenThesaurus+: ↑Animal farming - general words• • • Extra Examples:» Although he was raised a Catholic, he was an agnostic for most of his adult life.» She decided to turn vegan after watching a documentary about how poultry is raised.» She thinks she knows everything about raising children, but I could tell her a thing or two.» He was born and raised in Texas.» My dad died when we were small so my mum raised the family on her own.verb [T] (EXIST) ↑Verb Endings for raise ► B2 to cause to exist: » Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind.» This discussion has raised many important issues/problems.» The announcement raised a cheer/laugh.» I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you.» I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds.» FORMAL The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son.Thesaurus+: ↑Creating and producing , ↑Inventing, designing and innovation• • • Extra Examples:» This latest scandal has raised doubts about his suitability for the post.» This case has raised a multitude of questions.» A series of unsolved murders on the island has raised fears that a psychopathic serial killer is on the loose.» I would like to raise a point of order.» This raises the question of teacher pay.verb [T] (INCREASE) ↑Verb Endings for raise ► B1 to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc.: » The government plan to raise taxes.» I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise.» The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised.» Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier).Thesaurus+: ↑Increasing and intensifying• • • Extra Examples:» The increase in interest rates will raise the cost of living.» The government's decision to raise taxes has caused a great furore.» Banks have raised their lending rates by 2%.» The campaign has certainly succeeded in raising public awareness of the issue.» You'll have to raise your voice if you want to be heard in here.verb [T] (LIFT) ↑Verb Endings for raise ► B1 to lift something to a higher position: » Would all those in favour please raise their hands?» He raised the window and leaned out.» Mary Quant was the first fashion designer to raise hemlines.Thesaurus+: ↑Raising and lowering• • • Extra Examples:» The conductor raised his baton.» She raised her gun, took aim and fired.» Anyone wishing to dissent from the motion should now raise their hand.» The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm.» The lever is used to raise the barrier.verb [T] FORMAL (STOP) ↑Verb Endings for raise ► F0 to end or stop: » They agreed to raise the trade embargo if three conditions were met.» After three weeks the siege was raised.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing something to end , ↑Coming to an end |
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