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raises

UK //ˈreɪzɪz//US //ˈreɪzɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'reisen',来自古法语 'reiser',意为 '唤醒、提升',最终源于拉丁语 're- + altus'(意为 '再次升高')。

verb

❶ 提升或增加某物的数量、水平或程度,常用于工资、价格、问题等方面。

“The company raises salaries every year to keep employees motivated.”

(公司每年提高工资以保持员工的积极性。)

“She raises her hand to ask a question in class.”

(她在课堂上举手提问。)

同义词:increase, lift, elevate, boost, enhance

noun

❶ 指工资或薪水的增加,通常由雇主提供。

“She got a raise after her excellent performance.”

(她因表现出色而获得了加薪。)

“Employees are hoping for a raise this year.”

(员工们希望今年能加薪。)

同义词:pay increase, salary hike, bonus, increment

常见短语

raise awareness — 提高人们对某一问题或议题的认识,常用于社会活动或宣传中。

“The campaign aims to raise awareness about climate change.”

(该活动旨在提高人们对气候变化的认识。)

raise a family — 抚养家庭,通常指养育孩子并维持家庭生活。

“They moved to the suburbs to raise a family.”

(他们搬到郊区去抚养家庭。)