1 to cause something to increase or become bigger, better, higher, etc. -- 增加;提高;改善
The government plan to raise taxes. 政府计划增税。
I had to raise my voice (= speak more loudly) to make myself heard over the noise. 在一片喧哗声中,我不得不提高嗓门好让大家听见。
The inspector said that standards at the school had to be raised. 督学说学校必须提高办学标准。
Our little chat has raised my spirits (= made me feel happier). 我们闲聊了一小会儿,我的情绪好些了。
2 to cause to exist -- 引起,导致;使存在
Her answers raised doubts/fears/suspicions in my mind. 她的回答使我心里感到疑惑/害怕/怀疑。
This discussion has raised many important issues/problems. 这次讨论引出了很多重要的议题/问题。
The announcement raised a cheer/laugh. 该通知引起大家一片欢呼/哄堂大笑。
I want to raise (= talk about) two problems/questions with you. 我想跟你探讨/问你两个问题。
I want to start my own business if I can raise (= obtain) the money/cash/capital/funds. 如果我能够筹集到钱款/现金/资本/资金的话,我想创办自己的公司。
formal The chapel was raised (= built) as a memorial to her son. 这座小教堂是为了纪念她的儿子而修建的。
3 to take care of a person, or an animal or plant, until they are completely grown -- 养育;喂养;种植
4 If you raise another player in a game of cards, you risk more money than that player has risked. -- (赌牌时)比对手多下赌注,提高(赌注),加赌注
I'll raise you. 我要提高赌注。
[ + two objects ] I'll raise you $50. 我要比你多押50美元。
5 to end or stop -- 解除;终止;解(禁)
6 to communicate with someone, especially by phone or radio -- (尤指通过电话或无线电)与…取得联系,与…通话
7 an increase in the amount that you are paid for the work you do -- 加薪
Anyone wishing to dissent from the motion should now raise their hand.
The contraction of this muscle raises the lower arm.
The increase in interest rates will raise the cost of living.
The government's decision to raise taxes has caused a great furore.
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