bring
verb
Definitions of bring verb
movement(移動)
- A2Transitive(及物動詞)
To take or carry someone or something to a place or a person, or towards the speaker.
拿來；帶來；攜帶
"Should I bring anything to the gathering?" "Oh, a bottle of wine will be enough."
「我應該帶什麼去聚會嗎？」「哦，帶一瓶酒就夠了。」
Could you bring that knife to me, please?
你能把那把刀拿給我嗎？
Could you assist me in bringing these purchases inside?
你能幫我把這些買的東西搬進來嗎？
cause(導致)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)
To cause, result in, or produce a particular state or condition.
導致；引起；產生
She has brought us much joy over these past years.
在過去的這些年裡，她給我們帶來了很多歡樂。
The blast brought the entire building down.
爆炸導致整棟建築物倒塌。
The storm brought down a number of trees.
暴風雨吹倒了許多樹木。
law(法律)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
To make or begin something as part of an official legal process.
提出（告訴）；提起（訴訟）；控告
He was arrested for fighting, but the police decided not to bring charges against him.
他因打架被捕，但警方決定不對他提出控告。
Phrases of bring verb
- bring someone to something
To cause someone to arrive at a specific location or to experience something.
導致某人來到特定的地點或事物。
• What brings you to this small town?
是什麼讓你來到這個小鎮？
Idioms
- bring home the bacon
To earn the necessary income to support a household.
賺養家用
• He works long hours every day to bring home the bacon.
他每天工作很長時間來養家糊口。
- bring up the rear
To be positioned at the back of a group or procession.
在隊伍的最後面行進；殿後。
• During the hike, the more experienced hikers usually bring up the rear to ensure everyone's safety.
在遠足期間，經驗豐富的登山者通常會殿後以確保每個人的安全。
- bring the house down
To 'bring the house down' means to cause the audience to laugh or applaud very enthusiastically, typically during a performance.
引彷全場觀眾大笑或熱烈鼓掌（多用於表演、演出）
• The comedian's impromptu act brought the house down.
喜劇演員的即興表演讓全場觀眾哄堂大笑。
- not bring yourself to do something
To be unable to make oneself do something because it is unpleasant or against one's will.
不忍心做
• She knew she should apologize, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
她知道她應該道歉，但她無法讓自己這麼做。
- bring someone up short
to cause someone to suddenly stop what they are doing or saying, usually due to surprise or shock.
使某人因驚訝而突然停止
• The bad news brought him up short.
這個壞消息讓他突然停了下來。
- bring someone to book
To punish someone and demand an explanation for their actions.
懲罰某人並要求其對自己的行為做出解釋。
• The company decided to bring him to book for embezzling funds.
公司決定對他挪用資金的行為追究責任。
Phrasal Verbs of bring
- bring something in
to introduce something novel, such as a product or a law
引入（新的產品等）；制定或提出（新的法律）
• The company plans to bring in a new smartphone model next quarter.
公司計劃在下一季度引入一款新的智慧型手機型號。
- bring something forward
to present an idea or matter for consideration or discussion
提到；提出
• During the meeting, he brought forward an interesting point for everyone to consider.
在會議中，他提出了一個有趣的觀點供大家考慮。
- bring something on
to cause an event to occur, typically something negative
導致；造成
• Working late nights will bring health problems on him.
熬夜工作會給他帶來健康問題。
- bring something out
to create something for public purchase
生產；推出（產品）
• The company is set to bring out a new smartphone next year.
該公司預計明年推出一款新智慧型手機。
- bring something off
to achieve success in accomplishing a challenging task
成功完成；實現
• She successfully brought off the complex project, truly impressing everyone with her ability to lead the team to accomplish it.
她成功完成了這個複雜的專案，領導團隊達成目標的能力令所有人印象深刻。
- bring something back
to come back from a place holding something
帶回
• She brought back some local crafts from her trip.
她從旅行中帶回了一些當地的手工藝品。
- bring something about
to provoke the occurrence of something
促成；引發
• The meeting is intended to bring about better communication and collaboration.
會議旨在促成更好的溝通與合作。
- bring something up
to initiate a discussion on a specific topic
引入話題；開啟討論
• During the meeting, he brought up the company's new strategy.
在會議中，他提出了公司的新策略。
- bring something down
to decrease the quantity or intensity of something
使降低；減少
• The company is trying to bring costs down in order to increase profits.
公司正試圖降低成本以增加利潤。
- bring someone on
assist someone in enhancing their skills, particularly through training or practice
幫助提高（通過訓練或練習）
• The company aims to bring new employees on through this training program.
公司旨在通過這個培訓計畫幫助新員工提升。
- bring someone to
to help someone regain consciousness after a period of being unconscious
使…醒來
• The doctor worked hard to bring the patient to.
醫生努力讓病人恢復知覺。
- bring someone down
to make someone in authority lose their job
拉人下台；使人垮台
• His misconduct finally brought him down.
他的不當行為最終讓他下台了。
- bring someone/something along
to accompany someone or something on a journey or trip
攜帶某人或某物；帶來某人或某物
• We're going hiking, so make sure to bring your camera along!
我們要去遠足，所以一定要帶上你的相機！
- bring someone around
to restore consciousness to someone who was previously unconscious
使…醒來
• The doctor gently slapped her face to bring her around.
醫生輕輕拍打她的臉讓她恢復意識。
- bring someone out in something
When something causes you to develop spots, a rash, or similar skin conditions.
使皮膚長出疙疹
• Certain pollens can bring me out in a rash.
某些花粉會讓我起疹子。
- bring someone out
to help a reserved individual become happier and more self-assured
讓…更快樂；讓…更有自信
• Her sense of humor really helps bring me out, making me happier and more confident.
她的幽默感真的讓我更快樂、更有自信。
- bring someone/something together
to facilitate the coming together of individuals or groups for collaboration or amiability, especially when they are typically not inclined to interact in such a manner
促成和解；促進友好
• The goal of the meeting is to bring the various teams together for collaboration.
會議的目的是讓各團隊聚集在一起進行合作。
- bring someone up
to nurture a child until they reach adulthood, usually imparting specific values or beliefs
撫養；培養；教導
• Her parents brought her up in a loving environment.
她的父母在充滿愛的環境中撫養她長大。
- bring someone in
to request an individual to perform a specific task or role
請人做某事
• The manager decided to bring in an experienced consultant to help us complete the project.
經理決定請一位有經驗的顧問來幫助我們完成這個項目。
- bring someone round
help someone regain consciousness
使某人甦醒
• The doctor rushed in to bring the patient round.
醫生衝進來讓病人恢復意識。