
raise
词源
源自古北欧语 'reisa'(使升起),与古英语 'rǣran' 同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语动词 *raizijaną。
verb
❶ 将某物从较低位置移动到较高位置,或使其数量、水平等增加。常用于描述举起物体、提高金额或增强某种状态。
“She raised her hand to ask a question.”
(她举起手来提问。)
“The company decided to raise salaries by 5%.”
(公司决定将工资提高5%。)
❶ 养育或培养,通常指抚养孩子或培育动植物。强调从幼小状态开始照顾直至成熟。
“They raised three children in this small town.”
(他们在这个小镇上抚养了三个孩子。)
“My grandparents raised chickens on their farm.”
(我的祖父母在他们的农场养鸡。)
noun
❶ 工资或薪水的增加,通常由雇主主动提供。也可指募集的资金总额。
“After a year of hard work, she got a raise.”
(经过一年的努力工作后,她获得了加薪。)
“The workers demanded a 10% raise in their pay.”
(工人们要求加薪10%。)
常见短语
raise the bar — 提高标准或期望值,表示将要求或质量提升到更高水平。
“The new product really raised the bar for smartphone cameras.”
(这款新产品确实提高了智能手机相机的标准。)
raise hell — 大吵大闹或强烈抗议,通常用于描述因愤怒或不满而采取激烈行动。
“When they saw the unfair treatment, the workers raised hell.”
(当工人们看到不公平待遇时,他们大闹了一场。)