bring
動詞
定義 bring 動詞
movement
- A2Transitive
To take or carry someone or something to a place or a person, or towards the speaker.
"Should I bring anything to the gathering?" "Oh, a bottle of wine will be enough."
Could you bring that knife to me, please?
Could you assist me in bringing these purchases inside?
cause
- B1Transitive
To cause, result in, or produce a particular state or condition.
She has brought us much joy over these past years.
The blast brought the entire building down.
The storm brought down a number of trees.
law
- Transitive
To make or begin something as part of an official legal process.
He was arrested for fighting, but the police decided not to bring charges against him.
片語 bring 動詞
- bring someone to something
To cause someone to arrive at a specific location or to experience something.
• What brings you to this small town?
成語
- bring home the bacon
To earn the necessary income to support a household.
• He works long hours every day to bring home the bacon.
- bring up the rear
To be positioned at the back of a group or procession.
• During the hike, the more experienced hikers usually bring up the rear to ensure everyone's safety.
- bring the house down
To 'bring the house down' means to cause the audience to laugh or applaud very enthusiastically, typically during a performance.
• The comedian's impromptu act brought the house down.
- not bring yourself to do something
To be unable to make oneself do something because it is unpleasant or against one's will.
• She knew she should apologize, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
- bring someone up short
to cause someone to suddenly stop what they are doing or saying, usually due to surprise or shock.
• The bad news brought him up short.
- bring someone to book
To punish someone and demand an explanation for their actions.
• The company decided to bring him to book for embezzling funds.
片語動詞 bring
- bring something in
to introduce something novel, such as a product or a law
• The company plans to bring in a new smartphone model next quarter.
- bring something forward
to present an idea or matter for consideration or discussion
• During the meeting, he brought forward an interesting point for everyone to consider.
- bring something on
to cause an event to occur, typically something negative
• Working late nights will bring health problems on him.
- bring something out
to create something for public purchase
• The company is set to bring out a new smartphone next year.
- bring something off
to achieve success in accomplishing a challenging task
• She successfully brought off the complex project, truly impressing everyone with her ability to lead the team to accomplish it.
- bring something back
to come back from a place holding something
• She brought back some local crafts from her trip.
- bring something about
to provoke the occurrence of something
• The meeting is intended to bring about better communication and collaboration.
- bring something up
to initiate a discussion on a specific topic
• During the meeting, he brought up the company's new strategy.
- bring something down
to decrease the quantity or intensity of something
• The company is trying to bring costs down in order to increase profits.
- bring someone on
assist someone in enhancing their skills, particularly through training or practice
• The company aims to bring new employees on through this training program.
- bring someone to
to help someone regain consciousness after a period of being unconscious
• The doctor worked hard to bring the patient to.
- bring someone down
to make someone in authority lose their job
• His misconduct finally brought him down.
- bring someone/something along
to accompany someone or something on a journey or trip
• We're going hiking, so make sure to bring your camera along!
- bring someone around
to restore consciousness to someone who was previously unconscious
• The doctor gently slapped her face to bring her around.
- bring someone out in something
When something causes you to develop spots, a rash, or similar skin conditions.
• Certain pollens can bring me out in a rash.
- bring someone out
to help a reserved individual become happier and more self-assured
• Her sense of humor really helps bring me out, making me happier and more confident.
- 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
• The goal of the meeting is to bring the various teams together for collaboration.
- bring someone up
to nurture a child until they reach adulthood, usually imparting specific values or beliefs
• Her parents brought her up in a loving environment.
- bring someone in
to request an individual to perform a specific task or role
• The manager decided to bring in an experienced consultant to help us complete the project.
- bring someone round
help someone regain consciousness
• The doctor rushed in to bring the patient round.