sit (someone) up

Related to word: sit

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to transition oneself or assist another in moving from a reclined to a seated position.

    (協助)坐起來;(使)坐起身

    • The doctor helped the patient sit up so that it would be easier to examine his injuries.

      醫生幫助病人坐起來,以便更容易檢查他的傷勢。

    • She sat up on the edge of the bed to see how beautiful the sky outside was.

      她坐在床邊,看到了外面美麗的天空。

    • The mother gently sat the baby up so he could see the cartoon that was playing.

      媽媽輕輕地讓寶寶坐起來,讓他能看到正在播放的卡通。