to lift something up
She raised her hand to ask a question.
她举手提问。
to help someone stand up
They raised the fallen man to his feet.
他们把摔倒的人扶了起来。
to make something higher or more
The company will raise prices next month.
公司下个月将提高价格。
to collect money for a purpose
We need to raise money for the school trip.
我们需要为学校旅行筹集资金。
to bring up a topic for discussion
He raised an important point during the meeting.
他在会议期间提出了一个重要观点。
to cause a feeling or reaction
The news raised concerns among parents.
这个消息引起了家长们的担忧。
to make something happen or appear
She raised the alarm when she saw smoke.
她看到烟时发出了警报。
to care for a child as they grow
They raised their children in a small town.
他们在一个小镇抚养孩子。
to grow crops or keep animals
Farmers raise cattle and grow wheat.
农民饲养牛并种植小麦。
to remove a restriction
The government will raise the curfew soon.
政府将很快解除宵禁。
to contact someone by radio or phone
We tried to raise the ship on the radio.
我们试图通过无线电联系那艘船。
to bring back to life
The story tells how God raised the dead.
这个故事讲述了上帝如何使死者复活。
to bet more money in a game
I'll raise your bet by ten dollars.
我将你的赌注加十美元。
to multiply a number by itself
Two raised to the power of three is eight.
二的三次方是八。
to build something
They plan to raise a new building here.
他们计划在这里建造一座新建筑。
to create a document
The group will raise a petition for change.
该团体将发起请愿要求变革。
an increase in pay
She asked for a raise at work.
她要求加薪。