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单词 bring
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Definition of bring in English:

bring

verbbrought brɪŋbrɪŋ
[with object]

  • 1Take or go with (someone or something) to a place.

    带来，拿来，取来

    she brought Luke home from hospital

    她把鲁克从医院带回家。

    with two objects Liz brought her a glass of water

    利兹给她端了杯水。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Timothy brought me the rhinoceros-hide whip that decorated the otherwise bare walls of his shed.
    • He brought gifts with him as befits a visiting uncle.
    • Brenna beamed and quickly brought her a glass.
    • Tracy lit a fire and poured two glasses of wine and brought them over to Ryan on the couch.
    • We're going to bring you the results in just a few minutes.
    • He came in a rented vehicle from Tikal, bringing a hired tour guide and a camera.
    • We are bringing you the only guide you need to know what's hot.
    • He assisted me in bringing the two into our house.
    • It's always a good idea to bring extra pairs of glasses or lenses if you have them.
    • Prospective parents can travel to India or arrange for an escort to bring their adopted child home.
    • In an emergency, my son could drive up and bring us home.
    • This half-day guided tour will bring them right onto the golden sand dunes of Arabia in four-wheel drives.
    • She noticed that I was awake, and brought me a glass of water.
    • Let us watch as his twisted assistant brings him foreboding news
    • Kit brought her wine glass to her lips and took a sip.
    • Perhaps your friend can conduct units which bring professionals into the classroom to work on interesting projects.
    • That juror apparently printed out the documents and brought them into the jury room as well.
    • Now she runs an escort agency bringing men and women together.
    • Bring a tree field guide to help you distinguish species.
    • To help you get back on track, the magazine brings you the spring guide to complete wellness.
    • I moved in next door to her and she made me pudding and brought it over to my house.
    • Sometimes when Geoff goes shepherding, he brings a novice dog.
    Synonyms
    conduct, escort, guide, lead, usher, show, show someone the way, lead the way, pilot, accompany
    shepherd, herd, drive, convoy
    see, help, assist
    1. 1.1 Cause (someone or something) to come to a place.
      使来
      what brings you here?

      什么风把你吹来了？

      a felony case brought before a jury

      陪审团判的一起重罪案。

      figurative his inner confidence has brought him through his ordeal

      〈喻〉他内心的自信使他挺过了那段苦难。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • But the reaction Smith received when he brought in the local FBI office was more puzzling.
      • They're not allowed to see each other, so she has to leave, and then he'll be brought in right after this.
      • An Alberta promoter is bringing a new style of festival to Canada.
      • A short drive brings you north to Florence, or south, more energetically, to Bologna or Sienna.
      • The other acts are going to be brought in through witness testimony.
      • He's effective in bringing groups of Iraqis together, something he's done for many years.
      • It also had a sizable fleet of extra buses that could be brought in for emergencies.
      • The glass roof brought sunlight down and illuminated the blue walls.
      • The pilot brought the shuttle gently to rest in the clearing.
      • I always assumed that a CEO from the outside was going to be brought in.
      • He dined or drank at The Beet three or four times a week and brought in lots of new customers.
      • But what has been brought in are behavioral experts and demeanor experts.
      • Given the acting chops of most of the leads, the stunt doubles should have been brought in for the dramatic bits too.
      • While new recruits are being brought in, a lot of more experienced people are getting restless, and gone.
      • It brought in major fundraising money and it brought in every girl to ogle the male contestants.
      • There had been talk among their generals to bring her here before, but none had dared to touch her.
      • The circulating nurse also suggests that another surgeon be brought in to assist the operating surgeon.
      • The wizard who brought us here undoubtedly created this place.
      • Whatever reason they did this for, those two guys need to be brought in.
      • For example, what is it about the Philip Glass' music which brings you back to him?
      • The joy driving brought me was so great that I was almost thankful I'd left it so long to learn.
      • We just need to create a structure to bring them together.
      • This mixture effectively brought me into the feeling of the play.
      • It had been only a month after they had first been brought in here, and all five had been locked up in the same cell.
      • The collaboration brought father and son closer than ever.
      Synonyms
      carry, fetch, bear, take
      convey, transport
      transfer, move, come carrying
      lug, haul, shift
    2. 1.2bring someone in Involve (someone) in a particular activity.
      使参加（活动）
      he has brought in a consultancy company

      他请了家咨询公司。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • And consultants from Vietnam would be brought in to advise the government.
      • Jo was brought in as directorial consultant, whatever that means.
      • So if they hadn't have brought Anton in to do this I'd have never have found that out.
      • Thousands of inexperienced foreign workers have been brought in.
      • He could be brought in as a production and distribution partner.
      • If you can't hire a consultant, then bring someone in and give him the pieces of authority one at a time.
      • So Carole was brought in for a proper photo shoot and the now famous photograph was taken.
      • He brings Bart in on a lot of his schemes.
      • The reliever was brought in to secure the victory.
      • The Philharmonia Orchestra has been brought in to underpin the major concerts.
      • We get into the sport because we are brought in as youngsters.
      • She was brought in to help the university take the next step in improving its graduate program.
      • Ask yourself, ‘If this scheme is guaranteed to produce spectacular returns, why bring me in on it?’
      • It's pretty clear he was brought in as an eleventh-hour replacement.
      • Couldn't they have been brought in for some clean-up?
      • But he wasn't brought in simply for his professionalism.
      • And finally they brought someone in to help me through that period.
      • Seagrave is brought in at full back, as Roberts is unavailable.
      • When he was brought in to command the Second Army, he was well received by the men.
      • Bilal demanded to know why he had been brought in.
      Synonyms
      involve, include, count in, take in
    3. 1.3 Cause someone to receive (an amount of money) as income or profit.
      带来（收益）
      two important Chippendale lots brought £10,000 each

      两件重要的奇彭代尔式家具各拍卖了10，000英镑。

      with two objects five more novels brought him £150,000

      另外五本小说又给他带来了15万英镑的收入。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It brought in money that would likely not have come to Berkeley otherwise.
      • These brought in little income and proved a great headache to manage.
      • As of this writing the sale has brought in vastly more money than anticipated.
      • Over in China a young woman made a movie that hadn't brought in very much money.
      • The coffee shops were going to be open even longer as the commuters brought in much money even in the early hours.
      • Asking for an extra 10% isn't at all cheeky if you brought in a lot of extra revenue over the last twelve months.
      • They brought in enough money for him to be able to get married.
      • If nothing else, the popularity of the television show has brought a large amount of money into the town.
      • Public lectures, gala events, and renting out premises also brought certain amounts of money.
      • They may not have liked this, but work brought in money regardless of where or who it came from.
      • To have your condition labelled as a disease may bring considerable benefit.
      • His job as a fisherman brought in some money, and most was spent on beer.
      • For that reason, certain models in good condition are hard to find and may bring prices that exceed $30,000.
      • His books brought in an amazing income stream.
      • In the short term it brought in some money and it attached the Civil Service to the state.
      • Their boxed lunches brought in enough money that Arthur could begin saving again in earnest.
      • With ridership that quickly surpassed expectations, they also brought in profits.
      • Turn out lots of crummy products in a short amount of time to bring in some fast money.
      • Still, all of her mother's odd jobs never brought in enough money, and her family had to make difficult changes.
      • This summer is shaping up to bring record amounts of money in ticket sales.
      Synonyms
      earn, make, bring in, fetch, yield, net, gross
      command, attract, realize, secure, return, produce
    4. 1.4 Cause (someone or something) to move in a particular direction.
      使来
      he brought his hands out of his pockets

      他把手拿出口袋。

      heavy rain brought down the ceiling

      大雨淋垮了部分屋顶。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Gentle traction downward on the head will assist in bringing the anterior shoulder beneath the symphysis.
      • With speed that only a few could accomplish the girl brought the tip of her sword to the ugly man's neck.
      • Gail accompanied the tempo, bringing the sword slowly back in both hands.
      • Touched, Lucas brought his arms around his body even tighter - hugging him, kissing him, claiming him.
      • If either one of you needs more assistance, bring your hands behind you and interlock fingers with her.
    5. 1.5 Cause (something)
      引起
      the bad weather brought famine

      恶劣的天气造成了饥荒。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Failure to obtain a licence or breach of licensing conditions can bring heavy fines.
      • The four-wheel drive system brings its own background noise, too.
      • Losing two or more drives brings operations quickly to a halt.
      • This beautiful and joyful occasion also brings me tears, but for many different reasons.
      • He also points out that weak conditions can bring advantages, such as buying equipment more cheaply.
      • To stand up and not swing brings you great results.
      • The extended period of damage was probably brought on by the cool/wet growing conditions.
      • Monsoons and typhoons, over-riding normal conditions, bring periods of heavy rain.
      Synonyms
      cause, make happen, bring about/on, give rise to, create, produce, result in, wreak, effect, engender, occasion, generate, lead to, precipitate, kindle, trigger (off), spark (off), touch off, stir up, whip up, promote, contribute to
      literary enkindle, beget
      rare effectuate

  • 2Cause (someone or something) to be in a particular state or condition.

    使来

    an economic policy that would have brought the country to bankruptcy
    I'll give you an aspirin to bring down your temperature

    我给你服片阿司匹林降降体温。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • She missed her town, the familiar roads and buildings she drove past brought comfort to her.
    • A man sits in a square of light, the occasional exploratory movement bringing life to an otherwise empty space.
    • The incorporation of film segments from Brooks' career was a nice touch that brings context to the play
    • It created community and brought us together in a common front.
    • Dementia is a progressive and disabling condition that brings turmoil and anguish to those involved.
    • And obviously if we can assist in bringing stability and relief to the area we will do that.
    • Some find that certification also brings a sense of accomplishment and greater job satisfaction.
    • Thinkers have developed the diagram to bring the structure of these problems into view.
    • Then went on to create a legacy that brought fear, loathing, and shame to anyone associated with it.
    • An occasional farmer brought damaged land back to fertility.
    • It also brings drive latency down to just two milliseconds.
    • The onset of World War I effectively brought clinical research to a standstill in Europe.
    • The activities of the organization occasionally brought it into conflict with Government.
    • Will the next generation of leadership bring peace to the volatile situation?
    • They also felt that providing care brought a sense of accomplishment.
    • In hard conditions bold and decisive actions of even small groups can bring success.
    • Big Tech traditionally hasn't been a leader in the drive to bring accountability to health care.
    • The lower gods can either assist people or bring misfortune to them.
    • We have no choice but to bring our science into touch with our conscience.
    • Whether these conditions exist or not depends on an agent bringing them into existence.

  • 3Initiate (legal action) against someone.

    对（人）采取（法律）行动；起诉，控告

    riot and conspiracy charges should be brought against them

    应该以暴动和阴谋罪控告他们。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Plus, state and federal courts require that civil plaintiffs pay a fee to the court as a condition of bringing the suit.
    • Thus I conclude that requirement to serve a demand is a procedural condition precedent to bringing proceedings.
    • Any charge ever brought against him resulted in an acquittal.
    • But how did that conduct encourage you to bring your action?
    • A condition for bringing an annulment action under Article 230 is that the applicant has standing.
    • Valid criminal charges could be brought against the Church, and prosecuted, now, as I will explain.
    • No legal action can be brought against a forest that falls below standards; the only threat is loss of certification.
    • If a claim has to be brought against an untraced motorist there are special conditions which apply.
    • The present proceedings have been brought against the Fund accordingly.
    • On the insolvency, the company brought an action against the bank for knowing receipt.
    • Similarly, suppose a patient brings a lawsuit that puts her psychiatric condition directly at issue.
    • These will now be examined to see if any charges are to be brought against those served with search warrants.
    • What tort claims, if any, could be brought against those who were involved in the torture.
    • Until the end of the Second World War, legal proceedings could not be brought against the Crown as of right.
    • This is a charge frequently brought against pickets.
    • An action may also be brought against the Commission for failure to act under Article 232.
    • The discoveries did not proceed and the present motion was brought resulting in a further delay of 4 months.
    • A claim for contribution can only be brought against a person liable in respect of the same damage.
    • It created a tribunal to bring war criminals to justice.
    • That section is concerned with private law, for example claims in tort brought against doctors.
    • There are very different degrees of seriousness to the charges that can be brought against a prisoner.
    Synonyms
    put forward, prefer, propose, present, submit, lay, initiate, introduce, institute, moot

  • 4bring oneself to do somethingusually with negative Force oneself to do something unpleasant.

    she could not bring herself to mention it

    她不能勉强自己提起这件事。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • If he brings himself to watch it on video, the answer can be found in the remarkable deeds of 15 men in white.
    • It has half a bad novel inside it so I've never quite brought myself to throw it out.
    • This person is the object of your affection, but you are passive and can't bring yourself to ask them out.
    • No doubt all this is relatively important in its way, but I can't bring myself to get very interested in it.
    • He hesitates, looking particularly grave, and finally brings himself to utter the shameful words.
    • I just can't bring myself to care about you or your stupid tears.
    • Then be as sweet as you can bring yourself to be, and see if you can take now what's still there.
    • That was a crime, and I cannot bring myself to vote for a criminal.
    • I can barely bring myself to leave the television turned on when he appears.
    • It's like the old car that you just can't bring yourself to give up.
    • I appreciate that you agree with my basic premise, but I can't bring myself to agree with yours.
    • If you can't bring yourself to laugh at violence you should steer clear.
    • By the end, you cannot even bring yourself to look into the mirror.
    • Getting past the cheap shots, you can't bring yourself to dislike this album or write it off completely.
    • I do wish she could have brought herself to write at least once, ‘Oh, he makes me so mad!’
    • At first she was sure that he couldn't bring himself to mention the letter and let her down gently.
    • I forced the inevitable because I can't bring myself to compromise.
    • Meanwhile, Stuart has a hard time bringing himself to use the toilet his dad's ashes were flushed down.
    • I say this because so many people cannot bring themselves to formulate an opinion, let alone an informed one.
    • If you can't bring yourself to try out for the talent show, sign up for the backstage crew and learn about lighting.
    Synonyms
    force oneself to, make oneself, bear to

Phrases

  • bring the house down

    • Make an audience laugh or applaud very enthusiastically.

      he could bring the house down with his dry humour
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The drum solo was thunderous and brought the house down.
      • Lucy's impromptu solos always brought the house down.
      • Nonetheless, the group seems fit for bringing the house down on this late summer night in Seattle.
      • You brought the house down and your testimony was direct and sincere.
      • Each movement or action on the stage is so funny that they bring the house down.
      Synonyms
      acclaim, hail, salute, praise, congratulate, toast, hurrah, hurray, applaud, clap, shout for, whistle

  • bring it on

    • informal Used to express confidence in meeting a challenge.

      Example sentencesExamples
      • If this means retroactive prosecution, I say bring it on.
      • If this is life then bring it on.
      • I'll be ready for any challenge you throw back at me. Bring it on!

  • bring something to bear

    使返回；使回忆起

    • 1Exert influence or pressure so as to achieve a particular result.

      （为得到某结果而）施加（影响，压力）

      they brought pressure to bear on him to resign
      she had reservations about how much influence she could bring to bear
      Example sentencesExamples
      • NASA finally relented, but only after much pressure was brought to bear.
      • We need schools, guidance counselors and parents to bring their influence to bear.
      • How do we measure when or how Australia should bring its influence to bear in faraway conflicts?
      • By ensuring that a solicitor deals with the transaction, we can be certain that no undue influence was brought to bear on the homeowner.
      • The symptoms of decay in the government were obvious before this influence was brought to bear.
      • Thus a wealth of cultural and culinary influences have been brought to bear on the Armenians.
      • Political and personal influences could be brought to bear on the police bureaucracy to obtain desired assignments.
      • Another way that pressure can be brought to bear on offending nations is through economic sanctions.
      • And who, at this distance, can tell what pressures were brought to bear on ordinary citizens to make them conform.
      • Evidently such power is very helpful to bring his influence to bear.
      Synonyms
      apply, exert, administer, implement, use, exercise, employ, utilize, practise, put into practice, execute, prosecute, enact, carry out, put to use, bring into effect, bring into play

    • 2Aim a weapon.

      he brought his rifle to bear on a distant target
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Burchfield brought his guns to bear early in the Preface, with a broadside against the very book that he was editing.
      • The others all brought their weapons up to bear.
      • This was the only suitable spot for bringing our guns to bear on the enemy, to assist in the attack.

  • bring someone/something to mind

    • Cause one to remember or think of someone or something.

      使想起，使记起

      all that marble brought to mind a mausoleum

      所有那些大理石让人想起了陵墓。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It is surprising how much detail is brought to mind as you fill in the sketch.
      • Boult's recording is what brought this vision to mind.
      • Why did the girl bring Victor to mind, Sarah wonders.
      • You might start the conversation by simply stating what brings the issue to mind.
      • It was an odd chain of events that brought Willie to mind.
      • Yet in the event that it moves us, it does so because its bare lines still bring a picture to mind.
      • Even the sight of Jack's face brought terrible memories to mind.
      • This bizarre election controversy has unexpectedly brought my father to mind.
      • I have to say, at that stage, it did bring a question to mind of, what am I doing here?
      • Tiny perfume bottles in delicately colored glass always brought Laura to mind.
      Synonyms
      remind one of, cause one to remember, make one think of, put one in mind of, take one back to, bring to mind, call to mind, awake one's memories of, evoke, call up, conjure up, summon up

  • bring something to pass

    • literary Cause something to happen.

      引起

      any man must at some point question whether it is chance or fate that brings things to pass
      Example sentencesExamples
      • But there was no turning back; his hand had brought the events to pass.
      • The God who promised a new covenant has brought it to pass.
      • God has used odd people to bring his purposes to pass.
      • Some people think that visualizing the moment of achieving a desired goal can actually bring that moment to pass.
      • Only the most crucial subjects brought such occasions to pass.
      Synonyms
      result in, cause, bring on, bring about, call forth, give rise to, be the cause of, make happen, create, produce, occasion, effect, engender, generate, contribute to, be conducive to, add to, be instrumental in, have a hand in, have a part in, help, promote, advance

  • bring something to the table (or party)

    • Contribute something of value to a discussion, project, etc.

      consultants who can bring strategic thinking to the table
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Of course, simply bringing more women to the table will not eliminate all sexism in the news.
      • There just is nothing, I think, that she brings to the table that he's going to need.
      • A skilled guitarist and percussionist, he brings compelling songs to the table as well.
      • Collaborations take place precisely because different scientists bring different skills to the table.
      • They have to negotiate, even if they bring more to the table and can demand greater concessions.
      • If all we bring to the table is talk and good will, our conversation will lead nowhere.
      • The question to ask is "what does each side bring to the table?"
      • In selecting one candidate over another, an employer always needs to assess what each "brings to the table."
      • David's intelligence should, in theory, complement what Chappell brings to the table.
      • In the primary process, one of the things that you bring to the table is your foreign policy resume.

  • what brings you here?

    • For what reason have you come here?

      so what brings you here at this time of night?
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Sit down, man, and tell me what brings you here.
      • So pray, do inform me what brings you here.
      • What brings you here in such state, Mr Darcy?
      • Now kindly state what brings you here.
      • Thomas smiled, "Well what brings you here?"
      • May I ask what brings you here at so late an hour?
      • What brings you here so early on a Monday morning?
      • Hey sweet pea, what brings you here?
      • I'd like to know what brings you here at this hour of the night?
      • I can imagine I know what brings you here.

Phrasal Verbs

  • bring something about

    • 1Cause something to happen.

      引起

      she brought about a revolution in psychoanalysis

      她引发了心理分析领域的一场革命。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It does mean that further changes in our laws will be brought about only through the normal legislative process.
      • The important consideration is how those changes are implemented, how they are brought about and made effective.
      • Well, he got involved with the actual methods of bringing this revolution about.
      • The effect of inbreeding on disease levels in a host population can be brought about in two different ways.
      • Sometimes these punishments are deserved but often they are brought about by unfortunate circumstances.
      • What results have been brought about by this decision-making framework?
      • Some changes had been brought about in Headquarters.
      Synonyms
      cause, create, produce, give rise to

    • 2Cause a ship to head in a different direction.

      使船转向

      he brought the ship about in a stylish tack
      Example sentencesExamples
      • After flying a little way out he brought the ship about and slowed to the lowest throttle setting.
      • The pilots brought their ships about and at the same time killed their thrust.
      • Karen brought her ship about as Joshua said, ‘Engage at will!’
      • They sailed out to sea, brought the ship about, and entered the harbour from the East.
      Synonyms
      turn, turn around, turn round, reverse, reverse the direction of, change the direction of

  • bring something back

    • 1Reintroduce something.

      重新引入；重新起用

      bringing back capital punishment would solve nothing

      重新起用死刑不能解决任何问题。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The last state to bring back the death penalty was New York in 1995.
      • The leader intends to bring back martial law and he makes plans for the arrest of his opponents.
      • She will bring the policy back for review in about two weeks.
      • The Chief Minister proposes to bring the zing back into the capital's nightlife
      • When capital starts to flee, it can be brought back by tax cuts, deregulation, privatization, etc.
      Synonyms
      reintroduce, re-establish, reinstall, reinstate, reinstitute, relaunch, revive, resuscitate, resurrect, breathe new life into
      1. 1.1Cause something to return.
        引起
        the smell of the tiny church brought back every memory of my childhood

        小教堂的气息勾起了我对童年的丝丝回忆。

        Example sentencesExamples
        • It was over and I wasn't going to relive old memories to try to bring it back.
        • Not especially courageous of me, I know, but I was just not ready to bring those memories back to the surface.
        • To start with Louis embarked on a policy to bring the Huguenots back to the Catholic Church.
        • Laughter filled the lodge as happy memories were brought back.
        • Pictures of Jonathon and me were hanging all over the tree house bringing the memories back harder then ever.
        Synonyms
        remind one of, put one in mind of, bring to mind, call to mind, cause one to recall, make one think of, take one back to, awaken memories of, awaken one's memories of

  • bring someone down

    • 1Cause someone to lose power.

      使下台

      the vote will not bring down the government

      这次选举不会使政府倒台。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • There is the potential to upset the balance in the industry and bring this company down.
      • She fervently hoped to see Arlan lose, to bring him down from atop his pedestal.
      • After more than 400 years of power, the Kingdom was brought down by invading armies.
      Synonyms
      overthrow, depose, oust, unseat, overturn, topple, cause to fall, pull down, lay low
      1. 1.1Cause someone to fall over, especially by tackling them during a football or rugby match.
        （尤指在足球、橄榄球比赛中阻截对手时）绊倒
        Harris was brought down by Palmer on the edge of the box
        Example sentencesExamples
        • She barreled into me and brought me down, knocking the wind out of me.
        • The tackle brought him down and they both fell to the floor with a thump.
        • Agent 547 knocked the gun from his hands and brought him down.
        • Sean laughed and chased me, bringing me down with a rugby tackle a short distance away.
        • He then spun Glenn about and then brought him down into the wooden floor with a powerful swing.
        • As he swung him around, Bill tripped him to bring him down on his back.
        Synonyms
        foul, trip, knock over
      2. 1.2Make someone unhappy.
        使不开心
        she was in such a good mood I couldn't bear to bring her down
        Example sentencesExamples
        • Not winning will depress his fans more than it will bring him down, because his despair is constant.
        • The stars seemed to have lost their glitter, and the night shiver brought me down.
        • These members bring me down more then any of the issues from the last two years.
        • I thought that maybe it was Peter's depression bringing her down.
        • She didn't want to bring Frank down… but she was still hopelessly depressed.
        Synonyms
        depress, sadden, make sad, make unhappy, upset, cast down, get down, make desolate, deject, dispirit, dishearten, discourage, weigh down, dampen the spirits of, oppress

  • bring someone/something down

    • Cause someone or something to fall over by shooting them.

      使来

      too bad he couldn't bring the bear down with a clean shot
      Example sentencesExamples
      • This one of the sort had a long bolt-it was for bringing a grisly bear down.
      • The cow dodged and ran within ten or fifteen yards of them when both men fired and brought her down.
      • He fought his excitement, trying to line up a shot that would bring the bear down.
      • The shot that had brought him down had lodged in his thigh.
      • The shot which brought him down was fired by the owner of the pigeons.

  • bring something forth

    • Give birth to something.

      吐，呕吐

      why does Elsbeth not bring forth a child?

      埃尔斯贝特为什么不生个孩子？

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The other female brought forth a child covered with the small-pox.
      • While she was great with child, she dreamed that she brought forth a babe bearing the mark of a Cross upon his breast
      • They shall curse the mothers who brought them forth.
      • She never conceived or brought forth a child.
      Synonyms
      supply, give, issue, furnish, lay out, come up with, dispense, bestow, impart, produce, yield, bring forth, bear, deliver, donate, contribute, pledge, advance, spare, part with, allocate, distribute, allot, assign, put forward, put up, proffer, present, extend, render

  • bring something forward

    • 1Move a meeting or event to an earlier date or time.

      使（会议或事件）提前

      the congress has been brought forward by a year
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Recent events may well bring this date forward.
      • Councillors are bringing the dates forward this spring to help them continue to set a low council tax.
      • Plus, it's brought the release date forward, which is a nice thing.
      • The next meeting of the guild has been brought forward by one week and is taking place on Monday, December 10.
      • However, given today's tragic events it may be that that this meeting is brought forward.

    • 2(in bookkeeping) transfer a total sum from the bottom of one page to the top of the next.

      （簿记用语）把总数从页末转入下页首

      a profit and loss balance brought forward of £5,000,000
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Those are all issues that are brought forward and are worked on and are pushed by Democrats.
      • This statement shows two entries, with a balance brought forward of $104, 192.53.
      • He did not recollect checking the details on the second page, which amount was brought forward to the first page.
      • The company's balance sheet to December 31, 2000 showed a loss brought forward of €3.23 million.

    • 3Propose a plan or idea for consideration.

      提出（计划，主题，观点）

      I realize that when I bring forward proposals they will have to be judged on their merits
      Example sentencesExamples
      • They've been thinking about this for a while, though they've been lax in bringing the ideas forward.
      • After approximately half an hour, each group was asked to bring their ideas forward.
      • When an idea for a song is brought forward by one of the members, additions to it are made by the other.
      • The information you provide will let the editors know whom to contact when a story idea is brought forward.
      • Inventors and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for a new fund that can help them bring their ideas forward.
      Synonyms
      propose, suggest, advance, raise, put forward, table, offer, present, move, submit, prefer, lodge, adduce, come up with
      mention, allude to, touch on, raise, broach, introduce

  • bring something in

    重新引入；重新起用

    • 1Introduce a new law or product.

      实施（新法律）；引进（新产品）

      Congress brought in reforms to prevent abuse of presidential power

      国会进行了新的改革，以防止总统滥用权力。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • If wine was reasonably priced, inventory would move, and new vintages could be brought in.
      • Constitutional reforms had been brought in by the Liberals.
      • A raft of new taxes could be brought in under proposals unveiled yesterday.
      • So there's a real challenge on our part as we work with retailers to bring those refrigerated products in.
      Synonyms
      introduce, launch, inaugurate, initiate, put in place, institute, usher in

    • 2(of a jury) give a decision in court.

      （陪审团）作出（判决）

      the jury brought in a unanimous verdict

      陪审团作出一致判决。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The jury brought in a verdict that the cave-in in the tunnel was due to faulty design in the timbering.
      • This time the jury brought in a decision in favor of Scott, and the defense prepared an appeal.
      • The first claim was that he was innocent, and would continue to be, until a jury brought in a guilty verdict.

  • bring someone off

    • 1Rescue someone from a ship in difficulties.

      （从遇难船只中）营救，救出

      ‘Any men been brought off yet?’ Joe asked one of the fishermen on the beach
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Jack received orders to try and bring off any of the crews which might have escaped from the wrecked ships.
      • It is a matter of deep regret that I was unable to bring off the four or five who were left, in spite of my efforts.
      Synonyms
      save, save from danger, save the life of, come to the aid of

    • 2Give someone or oneself an orgasm.

      〈粗俚〉使经历性高潮

  • bring something off

    • Achieve something successfully.

      做好，做成

      a good omelette is very hard to bring off

      煎蛋卷是很难做好的。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It's not the kind of thing one associates with him, but he brings it off triumphantly.
      • It is part of something that they hope they never have to do but they bring it off successfully.
      • He might have worked terribly hard to bring it off.
      • He brings it off with a skill that you wouldn't notice unless you were looking for it.
      • They have brought the project off with impeccable artistic taste.
      • The only thing you're scared of is not being able to bring it off.
      • The man actually responsible for bringing the whole thing off isn't even acknowledged on the big screen.
      • Rostropovich brings this live performance off most impressively.
      • They explain a lot about how shots were put together or what effects were used to bring them off.
      • Now that he's at an age where he can genuinely strike such a pose, he can't quite bring it off.
      Synonyms
      achieve, accomplish, bring about, succeed in, pull off, carry off, carry through, manage, carry out

  • bring someone on

    • Encourage someone who is learning something to develop or improve.

      鼓励，激励

      Mr Edom thought well of him, and was bringing him on
      Example sentencesExamples
      • But this is where the publishers have brought us on.
      • It can dramatically reduce the cost associated with bringing somebody on to a system.
      • There is no doubt in my mind that he will be a key part of the team that brings her on to greater heights.
      • When they feel it's appropriate, they'll bring her on.

  • bring something on

    重新引入；重新起用

    • 1Cause something, typically something unpleasant, to occur.

      引起，招致，惹

      ulcers are not brought on by a rich diet

      溃疡并不是油腻饮食引起的。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The next step is to visualize this image whenever a situation brings on negative emotions.
      • Stress also brings on illness.
      • It's this invasion of pollen that brings on serious allergies.
      • Is there a precipitating event that brings it on?
      • Occasionally the blockage is brought on by spasm of the muscle walls of the coronary arteries.
      Synonyms
      cause, be the cause of, make happen, bring about, give rise to, begin, create, produce, originate, occasion, effect, engender, spawn, lead to, result in, precipitate, provoke, trigger, trigger off, spark, spark off, touch off, stir up, whip up, induce, foster
      1. 1.1Be responsible for something unpleasant that happens to (oneself or someone else)
        使遭受，对…负责（尤指发生在自己或别人身上的不愉快的事）
        he's brought it upon himself—he's not a victim

        他咎由自取，不是别人害的。

        Example sentencesExamples
        • Are you glad that you brought this terror upon us all?
        • The country has brought its own fate upon itself.
        • Some have said we have brought the current troubles upon ourselves.
        • Sometimes, he really brought these things upon himself.
        • There's not much indication here that they brought their own doom upon them.

    • 2(of the weather) promote the growth of crops.

      （天气）有利于农作物生长

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The combination of an early spring and warm sunny weather brought on ripening, and harvesting at the end of February.
      • Early spring has brought on crops of wheat and oilseed rape about a month in advance of normal.
      • Warm weather has brought on a lot of home-grown crops.
      • I would speculate that the cool weather we experienced the last three weeks brought them on.
      • Chocolate bloom develops naturally with time, but it can be brought on prematurely.

  • bring someone out

    • 1Encourage someone to feel more confident.

      鼓励

      she needs friends to bring her out of herself

      她需要朋友的鼓励。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I think I was a very shy kid and it really brought me out of myself.
      • The camaraderie of colleagues has helped in bringing her out of herself.
      • Nate was someone he could have confided in and might have brought him out of his shell a bit more.
      • ‘Thank you,’ he said encouragingly, hoping this would bring her out of her shell.
      • I was 18 years old and shy, but my coworkers brought me out of my shell.

    • 2Cause someone to go on strike.

      使下台

      protest aimed at bringing out the miners who were still at work
      Example sentencesExamples
      • They spoke to the strikers and called on them to go to the nearby enterprises and bring out the workers there.
      • To bring out the workers who did not respond to the initial strike call, the union introduced a new tactic.

  • bring something out

    • 1Produce and launch a new product or publication.

      推出（新产品或新书刊）

      the band are bringing out a video

      这个乐队将推出一张唱片。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Doubtless when we're all old, grey and retired, someone'll dig it all up and bring it out on video.
      • But the question you need to ask is why this product was brought out at all if the other was such a sure winner.
      • The tune will be brought out on a CD later in the year.
      • The company built a reputation for itself bringing games out for an established fan base.
      • If consecutive volumes of such publications are not brought out timely, they may lose their importance.
      Synonyms
      launch, establish, begin, start, found, set up, open, get going, get under way, initiate, instigate, institute, inaugurate, market

    • 2Make something more evident; emphasize something.

      使更明显；衬托出，烘托出；强调

      the shawl brings out the colour of your eyes

      这条围巾能衬托出你眼睛的颜色。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It must have been the dress that brought the colour out.
      • She was highlighted in the muted glow, bringing her features out in sharp contrasts.
      • Her eyes were like her name, two emeralds and her light green eye shadow brought their beautiful color out.
      • Lauren had blue eyes anyway and she needed something neutral to bring the color out in them.
      • She was still pale, and the color of her dress really brought it out.
      Synonyms
      accentuate, call attention to, make evident, highlight, emphasize, give prominence to, underline, accent, foreground, throw into relief

  • bring someone round

    • 1Restore someone to consciousness.

      使苏醒

      she administered artificial respiration and brought him round
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He spent six days in a coma at a specialist unit before doctors brought him round.
      • He died, we couldn't bring him round, the lifeguards shocked him and everything.
      • She had brought him round and helped him home.
      • He managed to bring her round by talking to her and holding her but she couldn't move.
      • The flash of the camera brought me round from my trance.
      • He opened his eyes blearily before she slapped him to bring him round.
      Synonyms
      wake up, return to consciousness, rouse, arouse, bring to

    • 2Persuade someone to agree to something.

      she's not keen, but I think I can bring her round

      她并不是很热心，但我想我可以说服她。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • He had to use all of his influence to bring his colleague round to recommend a Yes vote.
      • They hope that I may be able to bring you round to their side.
      • His ‘sympathetic’ yet bumbling persona brings us round to his point of view.
      • I hope I can bring him round to realizing that we aren't necessarily evil.
      • ‘I think he's the fellow to bring them round,’ he said.
      Synonyms
      persuade, convince, talk round, win over, sway, influence, coax, entice

  • bring something to

    重新引入；重新起用

    • Cause a boat to stop, especially by turning into the wind.

      （尤指以转向逆风的方法）使船停止

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The helmsman complied, bringing the ship to.
      • When she was about eighty yards from the shoreline she swung the boat head to the wind bringing it to.
      • Still following the landing waypoints Rick brought the cruiser to.
      • We fired at her to bring her to.

  • bring someone to

    • Restore someone to consciousness.

      使苏醒

  • bring up

    • (chiefly of a ship) come to a stop.

      （主要指船）停止

      Example sentencesExamples
      • ‘Stern all’, Shouted the mate as the boat brought up against some object which we had not been able to see.
      • The ship brought up as suddenly and violently as if she had struck a rock.
      • The next order followed; when the head sails were flattened and the ship brought up to the wind.

  • bring someone up

    • 1Look after a child until it is an adult.

      把孩子抚养成人

      she was partly brought up by her maternal grandparents
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Abandoned by the stricken father, Paolo had been brought up in his mother's home.
      • Since Rebecca's death, her son Jordan has been brought up by her mother and sisters.
      • He really had only one parent bringing him up for most of his life because his mother passed away when he was 12.
      • Born in Manchester of Welsh parents, he was brought up in Wales after the early death of his father.
      • I learned his father was killed at Dunkirk, and, one of five children, he was brought up by his mother.
      Synonyms
      rear, raise, care for, take care of, look after, nurture, provide for
      1. 1.1Be taught as a child to adopt particular behaviour or attitudes.
        （自小）接受教导
        he had been brought up to believe that marriage was forever

        他从小就被灌输婚姻应天长地久的观念。

        Example sentencesExamples
        • I was brought up to believe that it was impolite to discuss one's financial affairs in public.
        • I am 16 and I've been brought up to believe in God.
        • Everything he'd been brought up to believe in was no longer enough.
        • We were brought up by our parents to be loving and respectful.
        • Suppose people in a given society were brought up to believe that women should be subservient to men.
        • She had always been brought up to believe murder was wrong, regardless of circumstance.

  • bring something up

    重新引入；重新起用

    • 1Vomit something.

      重新引入；重新起用

      fortunately I brought up the poison
      Example sentencesExamples
      • I almost brought up my dinner last night watching the news.
      • What he saw hit him hard and he brought up his lunch.
      • My client brought up her lunch shortly after she ate.
      Synonyms
      vomit, retch

    • 2Raise a matter for discussion or consideration.

      提出（以供讨论或考虑）

      she tried repeatedly to bring up the subject of money

      她不断地试图提出钱这个话题。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • She had not been expecting to go out, but the rather sore subject of marriage had been brought up.
      • A day passed before the subject of a plan was brought up and discussed.
      • I know it's still early in our relationship, so I haven't brought the subject up since.
      • He informed me that he was going to bring the matter up at the Peace Council in the fall.
      • If such sensitive matters are brought up in a matter-of-fact way, most patients will respond freely.
      • She started to bring this matter up with Jack but he gave her a look as if he didn't want her to talk about this now.
      • I have tried to get the local group to bring this matter up because in the end, they are affected the most by it.
      • He seemed to have resentment in his voice whenever the matter of the song was brought up.
      • My grandmother does not want me to bring this matter up at all because when I do, an argument starts.
      • I've considered bringing the matter up with my father but fear creating a rift.
      Synonyms
      mention, allude to, touch on, raise, broach, introduce

Derivatives

  • bringer

    • noun
    • Do you see yourself as a bringer of enlightenment?
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Throughout history they have been the bringers of wisdom to humanity, and in many places were worshipped as gods.
      • It was a waste of time, and a huge bringer of attention.
      • He seems to think of us as meddlers and bringers of danger.
      • The bringer is always way worse than the person who actually ruins the party.

Origin

Old English bringan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch brengen and German bringen.

Rhymes

Beijing, bing, Chungking, cling, ding, dingaling, fling, I Ching, king, Kunming, ling, Ming, Nanjing, Peking, ping, ring, sing, Singh, sling, spring, sting, string, swing, Synge, thing, ting, wing, wring, Xining, zing
verb.1
phr.
phr.v.

Definition of bring in US English:

bring

verbbriNGbrɪŋ

  • 1with object Come to a place with (someone or something)

    带来，拿来，取来

    she brought Luke home from the hospital

    她把鲁克从医院带回家。

    with two objects Liz brought her a glass of water

    利兹给她端了杯水。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Brenna beamed and quickly brought her a glass.
    • It's always a good idea to bring extra pairs of glasses or lenses if you have them.
    • Let us watch as his twisted assistant brings him foreboding news
    • To help you get back on track, the magazine brings you the spring guide to complete wellness.
    • He came in a rented vehicle from Tikal, bringing a hired tour guide and a camera.
    • I moved in next door to her and she made me pudding and brought it over to my house.
    • Tracy lit a fire and poured two glasses of wine and brought them over to Ryan on the couch.
    • Perhaps your friend can conduct units which bring professionals into the classroom to work on interesting projects.
    • He assisted me in bringing the two into our house.
    • We are bringing you the only guide you need to know what's hot.
    • We're going to bring you the results in just a few minutes.
    • Timothy brought me the rhinoceros-hide whip that decorated the otherwise bare walls of his shed.
    • Kit brought her wine glass to her lips and took a sip.
    • That juror apparently printed out the documents and brought them into the jury room as well.
    • Prospective parents can travel to India or arrange for an escort to bring their adopted child home.
    • He brought gifts with him as befits a visiting uncle.
    • This half-day guided tour will bring them right onto the golden sand dunes of Arabia in four-wheel drives.
    • She noticed that I was awake, and brought me a glass of water.
    • Now she runs an escort agency bringing men and women together.
    • Sometimes when Geoff goes shepherding, he brings a novice dog.
    • Bring a tree field guide to help you distinguish species.
    • In an emergency, my son could drive up and bring us home.
    Synonyms
    conduct, escort, guide, lead, usher, show, show someone the way, lead the way, pilot, accompany
    1. 1.1 Cause (someone or something) to come to a place.
      使来
      what brings you here?

      什么风把你吹来了？

      a felony case brought before a jury

      陪审团判的一起重罪案。

      figurative his inner confidence has brought him through his ordeal

      〈喻〉他内心的自信使他挺过了那段苦难。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I always assumed that a CEO from the outside was going to be brought in.
      • The other acts are going to be brought in through witness testimony.
      • It had been only a month after they had first been brought in here, and all five had been locked up in the same cell.
      • The collaboration brought father and son closer than ever.
      • But the reaction Smith received when he brought in the local FBI office was more puzzling.
      • But what has been brought in are behavioral experts and demeanor experts.
      • They're not allowed to see each other, so she has to leave, and then he'll be brought in right after this.
      • The glass roof brought sunlight down and illuminated the blue walls.
      • Given the acting chops of most of the leads, the stunt doubles should have been brought in for the dramatic bits too.
      • The pilot brought the shuttle gently to rest in the clearing.
      • An Alberta promoter is bringing a new style of festival to Canada.
      • For example, what is it about the Philip Glass' music which brings you back to him?
      • The wizard who brought us here undoubtedly created this place.
      • The joy driving brought me was so great that I was almost thankful I'd left it so long to learn.
      • There had been talk among their generals to bring her here before, but none had dared to touch her.
      • A short drive brings you north to Florence, or south, more energetically, to Bologna or Sienna.
      • While new recruits are being brought in, a lot of more experienced people are getting restless, and gone.
      • He dined or drank at The Beet three or four times a week and brought in lots of new customers.
      • We just need to create a structure to bring them together.
      • This mixture effectively brought me into the feeling of the play.
      • It brought in major fundraising money and it brought in every girl to ogle the male contestants.
      • He's effective in bringing groups of Iraqis together, something he's done for many years.
      • The circulating nurse also suggests that another surgeon be brought in to assist the operating surgeon.
      • It also had a sizable fleet of extra buses that could be brought in for emergencies.
      • Whatever reason they did this for, those two guys need to be brought in.
      Synonyms
      carry, fetch, bear, take
    2. 1.2 Make (someone or something) move in a particular direction or way.
      使朝某个方向运动
      he brought his hands out of his pockets

      他把手拿出口袋。

      heavy rain brought down part of the ceiling

      大雨淋垮了部分屋顶。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Touched, Lucas brought his arms around his body even tighter - hugging him, kissing him, claiming him.
      • Gail accompanied the tempo, bringing the sword slowly back in both hands.
      • If either one of you needs more assistance, bring your hands behind you and interlock fingers with her.
      • With speed that only a few could accomplish the girl brought the tip of her sword to the ugly man's neck.
      • Gentle traction downward on the head will assist in bringing the anterior shoulder beneath the symphysis.
    3. 1.3 Cause (something)
      引起
      the bad weather brought famine

      恶劣的天气造成了饥荒。

      her letter brought forth a torrent of criticism

      她的信引起了激烈的批评。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Monsoons and typhoons, over-riding normal conditions, bring periods of heavy rain.
      • This beautiful and joyful occasion also brings me tears, but for many different reasons.
      • He also points out that weak conditions can bring advantages, such as buying equipment more cheaply.
      • To stand up and not swing brings you great results.
      • The four-wheel drive system brings its own background noise, too.
      • Losing two or more drives brings operations quickly to a halt.
      • Failure to obtain a licence or breach of licensing conditions can bring heavy fines.
      • The extended period of damage was probably brought on by the cool/wet growing conditions.
      Synonyms
      cause, make happen, bring about, bring on, give rise to, create, produce, result in, wreak, effect, engender, occasion, generate, lead to, precipitate, kindle, trigger, trigger off, spark, spark off, touch off, stir up, whip up, promote, contribute to
    4. 1.4 Cause (someone or something) to be in or change to a particular state or condition.
      使朝某个方向运动
      I'll give you some aspirin to bring down his temperature

      我给你服片阿司匹林降降体温。

      his approach brought him into conflict with government

      他的态度使他和政府之间发生了冲突。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It also brings drive latency down to just two milliseconds.
      • Will the next generation of leadership bring peace to the volatile situation?
      • The incorporation of film segments from Brooks' career was a nice touch that brings context to the play
      • It created community and brought us together in a common front.
      • The lower gods can either assist people or bring misfortune to them.
      • Whether these conditions exist or not depends on an agent bringing them into existence.
      • The onset of World War I effectively brought clinical research to a standstill in Europe.
      • Then went on to create a legacy that brought fear, loathing, and shame to anyone associated with it.
      • They also felt that providing care brought a sense of accomplishment.
      • Thinkers have developed the diagram to bring the structure of these problems into view.
      • An occasional farmer brought damaged land back to fertility.
      • And obviously if we can assist in bringing stability and relief to the area we will do that.
      • We have no choice but to bring our science into touch with our conscience.
      • Some find that certification also brings a sense of accomplishment and greater job satisfaction.
      • In hard conditions bold and decisive actions of even small groups can bring success.
      • Big Tech traditionally hasn't been a leader in the drive to bring accountability to health care.
      • A man sits in a square of light, the occasional exploratory movement bringing life to an otherwise empty space.
      • Dementia is a progressive and disabling condition that brings turmoil and anguish to those involved.
      • The activities of the organization occasionally brought it into conflict with Government.
      • She missed her town, the familiar roads and buildings she drove past brought comfort to her.
    5. 1.5bring someone in Involve (someone) in a particular activity.
      使参加（活动）
      he has brought in a consultant

      他请了家咨询公司。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • But he wasn't brought in simply for his professionalism.
      • He could be brought in as a production and distribution partner.
      • Ask yourself, ‘If this scheme is guaranteed to produce spectacular returns, why bring me in on it?’
      • The Philharmonia Orchestra has been brought in to underpin the major concerts.
      • He brings Bart in on a lot of his schemes.
      • And consultants from Vietnam would be brought in to advise the government.
      • Couldn't they have been brought in for some clean-up?
      • We get into the sport because we are brought in as youngsters.
      • When he was brought in to command the Second Army, he was well received by the men.
      • If you can't hire a consultant, then bring someone in and give him the pieces of authority one at a time.
      • The reliever was brought in to secure the victory.
      • She was brought in to help the university take the next step in improving its graduate program.
      • It's pretty clear he was brought in as an eleventh-hour replacement.
      • Bilal demanded to know why he had been brought in.
      • Jo was brought in as directorial consultant, whatever that means.
      • Thousands of inexperienced foreign workers have been brought in.
      • Seagrave is brought in at full back, as Roberts is unavailable.
      • And finally they brought someone in to help me through that period.
      • So Carole was brought in for a proper photo shoot and the now famous photograph was taken.
      • So if they hadn't have brought Anton in to do this I'd have never have found that out.
      Synonyms
      involve, include, count in, take in
    6. 1.6 Initiate (legal action) against someone.
      对（人）采取（法律）行动；起诉，控告
      riot and conspiracy charges should be brought against them

      应该以暴动和阴谋罪控告他们。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Thus I conclude that requirement to serve a demand is a procedural condition precedent to bringing proceedings.
      • It created a tribunal to bring war criminals to justice.
      • An action may also be brought against the Commission for failure to act under Article 232.
      • Until the end of the Second World War, legal proceedings could not be brought against the Crown as of right.
      • If a claim has to be brought against an untraced motorist there are special conditions which apply.
      • On the insolvency, the company brought an action against the bank for knowing receipt.
      • Valid criminal charges could be brought against the Church, and prosecuted, now, as I will explain.
      • These will now be examined to see if any charges are to be brought against those served with search warrants.
      • A condition for bringing an annulment action under Article 230 is that the applicant has standing.
      • What tort claims, if any, could be brought against those who were involved in the torture.
      • Any charge ever brought against him resulted in an acquittal.
      • There are very different degrees of seriousness to the charges that can be brought against a prisoner.
      • But how did that conduct encourage you to bring your action?
      • Similarly, suppose a patient brings a lawsuit that puts her psychiatric condition directly at issue.
      • This is a charge frequently brought against pickets.
      • A claim for contribution can only be brought against a person liable in respect of the same damage.
      • No legal action can be brought against a forest that falls below standards; the only threat is loss of certification.
      • That section is concerned with private law, for example claims in tort brought against doctors.
      • Plus, state and federal courts require that civil plaintiffs pay a fee to the court as a condition of bringing the suit.
      • The present proceedings have been brought against the Fund accordingly.
      • The discoveries did not proceed and the present motion was brought resulting in a further delay of 4 months.
      Synonyms
      put forward, prefer, propose, present, submit, lay, initiate, introduce, institute, moot
    7. 1.7bring oneself to do somethingusually with negative Force oneself to do something unpleasant or distressing.
      勉强自己做
      she could not bring herself to mention it

      她不能勉强自己提起这件事。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Getting past the cheap shots, you can't bring yourself to dislike this album or write it off completely.
      • Meanwhile, Stuart has a hard time bringing himself to use the toilet his dad's ashes were flushed down.
      • He hesitates, looking particularly grave, and finally brings himself to utter the shameful words.
      • I do wish she could have brought herself to write at least once, ‘Oh, he makes me so mad!’
      • This person is the object of your affection, but you are passive and can't bring yourself to ask them out.
      • At first she was sure that he couldn't bring himself to mention the letter and let her down gently.
      • If you can't bring yourself to try out for the talent show, sign up for the backstage crew and learn about lighting.
      • Then be as sweet as you can bring yourself to be, and see if you can take now what's still there.
      • No doubt all this is relatively important in its way, but I can't bring myself to get very interested in it.
      • By the end, you cannot even bring yourself to look into the mirror.
      • That was a crime, and I cannot bring myself to vote for a criminal.
      • It's like the old car that you just can't bring yourself to give up.
      • If he brings himself to watch it on video, the answer can be found in the remarkable deeds of 15 men in white.
      • I can barely bring myself to leave the television turned on when he appears.
      • I say this because so many people cannot bring themselves to formulate an opinion, let alone an informed one.
      • I appreciate that you agree with my basic premise, but I can't bring myself to agree with yours.
      • If you can't bring yourself to laugh at violence you should steer clear.
      • I just can't bring myself to care about you or your stupid tears.
      • I forced the inevitable because I can't bring myself to compromise.
      • It has half a bad novel inside it so I've never quite brought myself to throw it out.
      Synonyms
      force oneself to, make oneself, bear to
    8. 1.8 Cause someone to receive (an amount of money) as income or profit.
      带来（收益）
      two important Chippendale lots brought $10,000 each

      两件重要的奇彭代尔式家具各拍卖了10，000英镑。

      with two objects five more novels brought him $150,000

      另外五本小说又给他带来了15万英镑的收入。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • His books brought in an amazing income stream.
      • It brought in money that would likely not have come to Berkeley otherwise.
      • Public lectures, gala events, and renting out premises also brought certain amounts of money.
      • They brought in enough money for him to be able to get married.
      • Their boxed lunches brought in enough money that Arthur could begin saving again in earnest.
      • To have your condition labelled as a disease may bring considerable benefit.
      • As of this writing the sale has brought in vastly more money than anticipated.
      • They may not have liked this, but work brought in money regardless of where or who it came from.
      • These brought in little income and proved a great headache to manage.
      • For that reason, certain models in good condition are hard to find and may bring prices that exceed $30,000.
      • Still, all of her mother's odd jobs never brought in enough money, and her family had to make difficult changes.
      • The coffee shops were going to be open even longer as the commuters brought in much money even in the early hours.
      • With ridership that quickly surpassed expectations, they also brought in profits.
      • Over in China a young woman made a movie that hadn't brought in very much money.
      • If nothing else, the popularity of the television show has brought a large amount of money into the town.
      • In the short term it brought in some money and it attached the Civil Service to the state.
      • Asking for an extra 10% isn't at all cheeky if you brought in a lot of extra revenue over the last twelve months.
      • This summer is shaping up to bring record amounts of money in ticket sales.
      • Turn out lots of crummy products in a short amount of time to bring in some fast money.
      • His job as a fisherman brought in some money, and most was spent on beer.
      Synonyms
      earn, make, bring in, fetch, yield, net, gross

Phrases

  • bring the house down

    • Make an audience respond with great enthusiasm, typically as shown by their laughter or applause.

      博得全场喝彩

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Nonetheless, the group seems fit for bringing the house down on this late summer night in Seattle.
      • You brought the house down and your testimony was direct and sincere.
      • The drum solo was thunderous and brought the house down.
      • Lucy's impromptu solos always brought the house down.
      • Each movement or action on the stage is so funny that they bring the house down.
      Synonyms
      acclaim, hail, salute, praise, congratulate, toast, hurrah, hurray, applaud, clap, shout for, whistle

  • bring it (on)

    • informal Used to express confidence in meeting a challenge.

      if you want to fight me so bad, bring it on!
      Example sentencesExamples
      • If this means retroactive prosecution, I say bring it on.
      • I'll be ready for any challenge you throw back at me. Bring it on!
      • If this is life then bring it on.

  • bring something to bear

    使返回；使回忆起

    • 1Exert influence or pressure so as to cause a particular result.

      （为得到某结果而）施加（影响，压力）

      he was released after pressure had been brought to bear by the aid agencies

      几家援助机构施加了压力之后他被释放了。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • NASA finally relented, but only after much pressure was brought to bear.
      • And who, at this distance, can tell what pressures were brought to bear on ordinary citizens to make them conform.
      • Evidently such power is very helpful to bring his influence to bear.
      • We need schools, guidance counselors and parents to bring their influence to bear.
      • Another way that pressure can be brought to bear on offending nations is through economic sanctions.
      • The symptoms of decay in the government were obvious before this influence was brought to bear.
      • Political and personal influences could be brought to bear on the police bureaucracy to obtain desired assignments.
      • By ensuring that a solicitor deals with the transaction, we can be certain that no undue influence was brought to bear on the homeowner.
      • Thus a wealth of cultural and culinary influences have been brought to bear on the Armenians.
      • How do we measure when or how Australia should bring its influence to bear in faraway conflicts?
      Synonyms
      apply, exert, administer, implement, use, exercise, employ, utilize, practise, put into practice, execute, prosecute, enact, carry out, put to use, bring into effect, bring into play

    • 2Aim a weapon.

      he brought his rifle to bear on a distant target
      Example sentencesExamples
      • Burchfield brought his guns to bear early in the Preface, with a broadside against the very book that he was editing.
      • The others all brought their weapons up to bear.
      • This was the only suitable spot for bringing our guns to bear on the enemy, to assist in the attack.

  • bring someone/something to mind

    • Cause one to remember or think of someone or something.

      使想起，使记起

      all that marble brought to mind a mausoleum

      所有那些大理石让人想起了陵墓。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • This bizarre election controversy has unexpectedly brought my father to mind.
      • Why did the girl bring Victor to mind, Sarah wonders.
      • It was an odd chain of events that brought Willie to mind.
      • It is surprising how much detail is brought to mind as you fill in the sketch.
      • Boult's recording is what brought this vision to mind.
      • Tiny perfume bottles in delicately colored glass always brought Laura to mind.
      • You might start the conversation by simply stating what brings the issue to mind.
      • I have to say, at that stage, it did bring a question to mind of, what am I doing here?
      • Yet in the event that it moves us, it does so because its bare lines still bring a picture to mind.
      • Even the sight of Jack's face brought terrible memories to mind.
      Synonyms
      remind one of, cause one to remember, make one think of, put one in mind of, take one back to, bring to mind, call to mind, awake one's memories of, evoke, call up, conjure up, summon up

  • bring something to pass

    • literary Cause something to happen.

      引起

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The God who promised a new covenant has brought it to pass.
      • Only the most crucial subjects brought such occasions to pass.
      • But there was no turning back; his hand had brought the events to pass.
      • God has used odd people to bring his purposes to pass.
      • Some people think that visualizing the moment of achieving a desired goal can actually bring that moment to pass.
      Synonyms
      result in, cause, bring on, bring about, call forth, give rise to, be the cause of, make happen, create, produce, occasion, effect, engender, generate, contribute to, be conducive to, add to, be instrumental in, have a hand in, have a part in, help, promote, advance

Phrasal Verbs

  • bring something about

    • 1Cause something to happen.

      引起

      she brought about a revolution

      她引发了心理分析领域的一场革命。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The effect of inbreeding on disease levels in a host population can be brought about in two different ways.
      • Sometimes these punishments are deserved but often they are brought about by unfortunate circumstances.
      • Well, he got involved with the actual methods of bringing this revolution about.
      • It does mean that further changes in our laws will be brought about only through the normal legislative process.
      • Some changes had been brought about in Headquarters.
      • The important consideration is how those changes are implemented, how they are brought about and made effective.
      • What results have been brought about by this decision-making framework?
      Synonyms
      cause, create, produce, give rise to

    • 2Cause a ship to head in a different direction.

      使船转向

      Example sentencesExamples
      • They sailed out to sea, brought the ship about, and entered the harbour from the East.
      • The pilots brought their ships about and at the same time killed their thrust.
      • After flying a little way out he brought the ship about and slowed to the lowest throttle setting.
      • Karen brought her ship about as Joshua said, ‘Engage at will!’
      Synonyms
      turn, turn around, turn round, reverse, reverse the direction of, change the direction of

  • bring something back

    • 1Cause something to return.

      引起

      Example sentencesExamples
      • To start with Louis embarked on a policy to bring the Huguenots back to the Catholic Church.
      • Laughter filled the lodge as happy memories were brought back.
      • Pictures of Jonathon and me were hanging all over the tree house bringing the memories back harder then ever.
      • It was over and I wasn't going to relive old memories to try to bring it back.
      • Not especially courageous of me, I know, but I was just not ready to bring those memories back to the surface.
      Synonyms
      remind one of, put one in mind of, bring to mind, call to mind, cause one to recall, make one think of, take one back to, awaken memories of, awaken one's memories of
      1. 1.1Reintroduce something.
        重新引入；重新起用
        bringing back capital punishment would solve nothing

        重新起用死刑不能解决任何问题。

        Example sentencesExamples
        • When capital starts to flee, it can be brought back by tax cuts, deregulation, privatization, etc.
        • The last state to bring back the death penalty was New York in 1995.
        • The Chief Minister proposes to bring the zing back into the capital's nightlife
        • The leader intends to bring back martial law and he makes plans for the arrest of his opponents.
        • She will bring the policy back for review in about two weeks.
        Synonyms
        reintroduce, re-establish, reinstall, reinstate, reinstitute, relaunch, revive, resuscitate, resurrect, breathe new life into

  • bring someone down

    • 1Cause someone to fall over, especially by tackling them during a football game or rugby match.

      （尤指在足球、橄榄球比赛中阻截对手时）绊倒

      Example sentencesExamples
      • She barreled into me and brought me down, knocking the wind out of me.
      • Sean laughed and chased me, bringing me down with a rugby tackle a short distance away.
      • Agent 547 knocked the gun from his hands and brought him down.
      • As he swung him around, Bill tripped him to bring him down on his back.
      • The tackle brought him down and they both fell to the floor with a thump.
      • He then spun Glenn about and then brought him down into the wooden floor with a powerful swing.
      Synonyms
      foul, trip, knock over
      1. 1.1Cause someone to lose power.
        使下台
        the vote will not bring down the government

        这次选举不会使政府倒台。

        Example sentencesExamples
        • There is the potential to upset the balance in the industry and bring this company down.
        • After more than 400 years of power, the Kingdom was brought down by invading armies.
        • She fervently hoped to see Arlan lose, to bring him down from atop his pedestal.
        Synonyms
        overthrow, depose, oust, unseat, overturn, topple, cause to fall, pull down, lay low
      2. 1.2Make someone unhappy.
        使不开心
        Example sentencesExamples
        • She didn't want to bring Frank down… but she was still hopelessly depressed.
        • These members bring me down more then any of the issues from the last two years.
        • I thought that maybe it was Peter's depression bringing her down.
        • The stars seemed to have lost their glitter, and the night shiver brought me down.
        • Not winning will depress his fans more than it will bring him down, because his despair is constant.
        Synonyms
        depress, sadden, make sad, make unhappy, upset, cast down, get down, make desolate, deject, dispirit, dishearten, discourage, weigh down, dampen the spirits of, oppress

  • bring someone/something down

    • 1Cause an animal or person to fall over by shooting them.

      射倒，击倒（动物，人）

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The shot that had brought him down had lodged in his thigh.
      • The cow dodged and ran within ten or fifteen yards of them when both men fired and brought her down.
      • This one of the sort had a long bolt-it was for bringing a grisly bear down.
      • He fought his excitement, trying to line up a shot that would bring the bear down.
      • The shot which brought him down was fired by the owner of the pigeons.
      1. 1.1Cause an aircraft or bird to fall from the sky by shooting it.
        射倒，击倒（动物，人）
        Example sentencesExamples
        • Commercial airlines have been brought down by military aircraft and missiles.
        • As a duck came speeding by, B.K. took the shot and brought the duck down.
        • As the jet descended to land, it was brought down by two missiles.
        • Government agencies deny that a Navy missile brought the plane down.
        • The Pentagon says it doesn't appear the aircraft was brought down by hostile fire.

  • bring something forth

    • Give birth to something.

      吐，呕吐

      why does Elsbeth not bring forth a child?

      埃尔斯贝特为什么不生个孩子？

      Example sentencesExamples
      • They shall curse the mothers who brought them forth.
      • The other female brought forth a child covered with the small-pox.
      • While she was great with child, she dreamed that she brought forth a babe bearing the mark of a Cross upon his breast
      • She never conceived or brought forth a child.
      Synonyms
      supply, give, issue, furnish, lay out, come up with, dispense, bestow, impart, produce, yield, bring forth, bear, deliver, donate, contribute, pledge, advance, spare, part with, allocate, distribute, allot, assign, put forward, put up, proffer, present, extend, render

  • bring something forward

    • 1Move a meeting or event to an earlier date or time.

      使（会议或事件）提前

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Plus, it's brought the release date forward, which is a nice thing.
      • However, given today's tragic events it may be that that this meeting is brought forward.
      • The next meeting of the guild has been brought forward by one week and is taking place on Monday, December 10.
      • Recent events may well bring this date forward.
      • Councillors are bringing the dates forward this spring to help them continue to set a low council tax.

    • 2(in bookkeeping) transfer a total sum from the bottom of one page to the top of the next.

      （簿记用语）把总数从页末转入下页首

      a profit and loss balance brought forward of $5,000,000
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He did not recollect checking the details on the second page, which amount was brought forward to the first page.
      • The company's balance sheet to December 31, 2000 showed a loss brought forward of €3.23 million.
      • This statement shows two entries, with a balance brought forward of $104, 192.53.
      • Those are all issues that are brought forward and are worked on and are pushed by Democrats.

    • 3Propose a plan, subject, or idea for consideration.

      提出（计划，主题，观点）

      Example sentencesExamples
      • When an idea for a song is brought forward by one of the members, additions to it are made by the other.
      • They've been thinking about this for a while, though they've been lax in bringing the ideas forward.
      • Inventors and entrepreneurs are invited to apply for a new fund that can help them bring their ideas forward.
      • After approximately half an hour, each group was asked to bring their ideas forward.
      • The information you provide will let the editors know whom to contact when a story idea is brought forward.
      Synonyms
      propose, suggest, advance, raise, put forward, table, offer, present, move, submit, prefer, lodge, adduce, come up with
      mention, allude to, touch on, raise, broach, introduce

  • bring something in

    重新引入；重新起用

    • 1Introduce a new law or product.

      实施（新法律）；引进（新产品）

      Congress brought in reforms to prevent abuse of presidential power

      国会进行了新的改革，以防止总统滥用权力。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • A raft of new taxes could be brought in under proposals unveiled yesterday.
      • So there's a real challenge on our part as we work with retailers to bring those refrigerated products in.
      • If wine was reasonably priced, inventory would move, and new vintages could be brought in.
      • Constitutional reforms had been brought in by the Liberals.
      Synonyms
      introduce, launch, inaugurate, initiate, put in place, institute, usher in

    • 2(of a jury) give a decision in court.

      （陪审团）作出（判决）

      the jury brought in a unanimous verdict

      陪审团作出一致判决。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The first claim was that he was innocent, and would continue to be, until a jury brought in a guilty verdict.
      • The jury brought in a verdict that the cave-in in the tunnel was due to faulty design in the timbering.
      • This time the jury brought in a decision in favor of Scott, and the defense prepared an appeal.

    • 3Make or earn a particular amount of money.

      挣（钱）；筹（钱）

      their fund-raising efforts have brought in more than $1 million

      他们的募捐活动筹到了100多万美元。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Finding advertising is one of the ways I could bring some money in.
      • Her profession of political image consultant brought in a good salary and gave her a healthy investment portfolio.
      • The ad then brought in over a quarter million pounds-worth of orders on its very first outing.
      • While playing my viola brought in a lot of cash, it also made me the biggest nerd at my school.
      Synonyms
      earn, make, bring, fetch, yield, net, gross

  • bring someone off

    • 1Be rescued from a ship in difficulties.

      （从遇难船只中）营救，救出

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It is a matter of deep regret that I was unable to bring off the four or five who were left, in spite of my efforts.
      • Jack received orders to try and bring off any of the crews which might have escaped from the wrecked ships.
      Synonyms
      save, save from danger, save the life of, come to the aid of

    • 2Give someone or oneself an orgasm.

      〈粗俚〉使经历性高潮

  • bring something off

    • Achieve something successfully.

      做好，做成

      a good omelet is very hard to bring off

      煎蛋卷是很难做好的。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • Rostropovich brings this live performance off most impressively.
      • He might have worked terribly hard to bring it off.
      • They have brought the project off with impeccable artistic taste.
      • The man actually responsible for bringing the whole thing off isn't even acknowledged on the big screen.
      • It's not the kind of thing one associates with him, but he brings it off triumphantly.
      • It is part of something that they hope they never have to do but they bring it off successfully.
      • They explain a lot about how shots were put together or what effects were used to bring them off.
      • The only thing you're scared of is not being able to bring it off.
      • He brings it off with a skill that you wouldn't notice unless you were looking for it.
      • Now that he's at an age where he can genuinely strike such a pose, he can't quite bring it off.
      Synonyms
      achieve, accomplish, bring about, succeed in, pull off, carry off, carry through, manage, carry out

  • bring someone on

    • Encourage someone who is learning something to develop or improve at a faster rate.

      鼓励，激励

      Example sentencesExamples
      • There is no doubt in my mind that he will be a key part of the team that brings her on to greater heights.
      • But this is where the publishers have brought us on.
      • When they feel it's appropriate, they'll bring her on.
      • It can dramatically reduce the cost associated with bringing somebody on to a system.

  • bring something on

    重新引入；重新起用

    • 1Cause something, typically something unpleasant, to occur or develop.

      引起，招致，惹

      ulcers are not brought on by a rich diet

      溃疡并不是油腻饮食引起的。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • It's this invasion of pollen that brings on serious allergies.
      • Stress also brings on illness.
      • Is there a precipitating event that brings it on?
      • Occasionally the blockage is brought on by spasm of the muscle walls of the coronary arteries.
      • The next step is to visualize this image whenever a situation brings on negative emotions.
      Synonyms
      cause, be the cause of, make happen, bring about, give rise to, begin, create, produce, originate, occasion, effect, engender, spawn, lead to, result in, precipitate, provoke, trigger, trigger off, spark, spark off, touch off, stir up, whip up, induce, foster
      1. 1.1Be responsible for something, typically something unpleasant, that happens to oneself or someone else.
        引起，招致，惹
        the doom that he has brought upon himself
        Example sentencesExamples
        • Sometimes, he really brought these things upon himself.
        • There's not much indication here that they brought their own doom upon them.
        • The country has brought its own fate upon itself.
        • Some have said we have brought the current troubles upon ourselves.
        • Are you glad that you brought this terror upon us all?

  • bring someone out

    • 1Encourage one to feel more confident or sociable.

      鼓励

      she needs friends to bring her out of herself

      她需要朋友的鼓励。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I think I was a very shy kid and it really brought me out of myself.
      • The camaraderie of colleagues has helped in bringing her out of herself.
      • ‘Thank you,’ he said encouragingly, hoping this would bring her out of her shell.
      • Nate was someone he could have confided in and might have brought him out of his shell a bit more.
      • I was 18 years old and shy, but my coworkers brought me out of my shell.

    • 2Introduce (a young woman) formally into society.

      Example sentencesExamples
      • He had been pushing more and more to bring her out into society and make her a princess.

    • 3Introduce (a homosexual) into the homosexual subculture.

      Example sentencesExamples
      • She resisted the attempts of the press to bring her out of the closet.
      • I would be his friend in a sexual relationship, but I would not try to bring him out.
      • The book is his attempt to bring the man out of the closet.

  • bring something out

    • 1Produce and launch a new product or publication.

      推出（新产品或新书刊）

      the band is bringing out a video

      这个乐队将推出一张唱片。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • If consecutive volumes of such publications are not brought out timely, they may lose their importance.
      • But the question you need to ask is why this product was brought out at all if the other was such a sure winner.
      • The company built a reputation for itself bringing games out for an established fan base.
      • Doubtless when we're all old, grey and retired, someone'll dig it all up and bring it out on video.
      • The tune will be brought out on a CD later in the year.
      Synonyms
      launch, establish, begin, start, found, set up, open, get going, get under way, initiate, instigate, institute, inaugurate, market
      1. 1.1Make something more evident; emphasize something.
        使更明显；衬托出，烘托出；强调
        the shawl brings out the color of your eyes

        这条围巾能衬托出你眼睛的颜色。

        he brought out the best in his team
        Example sentencesExamples
        • Her eyes were like her name, two emeralds and her light green eye shadow brought their beautiful color out.
        • She was still pale, and the color of her dress really brought it out.
        • It must have been the dress that brought the colour out.
        • She was highlighted in the muted glow, bringing her features out in sharp contrasts.
        • Lauren had blue eyes anyway and she needed something neutral to bring the color out in them.
        Synonyms
        accentuate, call attention to, make evident, highlight, emphasize, give prominence to, underline, accent, foreground, throw into relief

  • bring someone around

    • 1Restore someone to consciousness.

      使苏醒

      Example sentencesExamples
      • He managed to bring her round by talking to her and holding her but she couldn't move.
      • He spent six days in a coma at a specialist unit before doctors brought him round.
      • The flash of the camera brought me round from my trance.
      • He died, we couldn't bring him round, the lifeguards shocked him and everything.
      • He opened his eyes blearily before she slapped him to bring him round.
      • She had brought him round and helped him home.
      Synonyms
      wake up, return to consciousness, rouse, arouse, bring to

    • 2Persuade someone to do something, especially to adopt one's own point of view.

      劝说某人做某事（尤指接受自己的观点）

      with any luck, you'll be able to bring him around to the idea
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He had to use all of his influence to bring his colleague round to recommend a Yes vote.
      • His ‘sympathetic’ yet bumbling persona brings us round to his point of view.
      • They hope that I may be able to bring you round to their side.
      • I hope I can bring him round to realizing that we aren't necessarily evil.
      • ‘I think he's the fellow to bring them round,’ he said.
      Synonyms
      persuade, convince, talk round, win over, sway, influence, coax, entice

  • bring something to

    重新引入；重新起用

    • Cause a boat to stop, especially by turning into the wind.

      （尤指以转向逆风的方法）使船停止

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The helmsman complied, bringing the ship to.
      • We fired at her to bring her to.
      • Still following the landing waypoints Rick brought the cruiser to.
      • When she was about eighty yards from the shoreline she swung the boat head to the wind bringing it to.

  • bring someone to

    • Restore someone to consciousness.

      使苏醒

  • bring up

    • (chiefly of a ship) come to a stop.

      （主要指船）停止

      Example sentencesExamples
      • The ship brought up as suddenly and violently as if she had struck a rock.
      • ‘Stern all’, Shouted the mate as the boat brought up against some object which we had not been able to see.
      • The next order followed; when the head sails were flattened and the ship brought up to the wind.

  • bring someone up

    • 1Look after a child until it is an adult.

      把孩子抚养成人

      Example sentencesExamples
      • He really had only one parent bringing him up for most of his life because his mother passed away when he was 12.
      • Born in Manchester of Welsh parents, he was brought up in Wales after the early death of his father.
      • Abandoned by the stricken father, Paolo had been brought up in his mother's home.
      • Since Rebecca's death, her son Jordan has been brought up by her mother and sisters.
      • I learned his father was killed at Dunkirk, and, one of five children, he was brought up by his mother.
      Synonyms
      rear, raise, care for, take care of, look after, nurture, provide for
      1. 1.1Be taught as a child to adopt particular behavior or attitudes.
        （自小）接受教导
        he had been brought up to believe that marriage was forever

        他从小就被灌输婚姻应天长地久的观念。

        Example sentencesExamples
        • Everything he'd been brought up to believe in was no longer enough.
        • I was brought up to believe that it was impolite to discuss one's financial affairs in public.
        • Suppose people in a given society were brought up to believe that women should be subservient to men.
        • I am 16 and I've been brought up to believe in God.
        • She had always been brought up to believe murder was wrong, regardless of circumstance.
        • We were brought up by our parents to be loving and respectful.

  • bring something up

    重新引入；重新起用

    • 1Vomit something.

      重新引入；重新起用

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I almost brought up my dinner last night watching the news.
      • My client brought up her lunch shortly after she ate.
      • What he saw hit him hard and he brought up his lunch.
      Synonyms
      vomit, retch

    • 2Raise a matter for discussion or consideration.

      提出（以供讨论或考虑）

      she tried repeatedly to bring up the subject of marriage

      她不断地试图提出钱这个话题。

      Example sentencesExamples
      • I've considered bringing the matter up with my father but fear creating a rift.
      • A day passed before the subject of a plan was brought up and discussed.
      • If such sensitive matters are brought up in a matter-of-fact way, most patients will respond freely.
      • My grandmother does not want me to bring this matter up at all because when I do, an argument starts.
      • He informed me that he was going to bring the matter up at the Peace Council in the fall.
      • She started to bring this matter up with Jack but he gave her a look as if he didn't want her to talk about this now.
      • I know it's still early in our relationship, so I haven't brought the subject up since.
      • I have tried to get the local group to bring this matter up because in the end, they are affected the most by it.
      • He seemed to have resentment in his voice whenever the matter of the song was brought up.
      • She had not been expecting to go out, but the rather sore subject of marriage had been brought up.
      Synonyms
      mention, allude to, touch on, raise, broach, introduce

Origin

Old English bringan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch brengen and German bringen.

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