to lift something up
She raised her hand to ask a question.
她舉手發問。
to help someone stand up
They raised the fallen man to his feet.
他們把跌倒的人扶了起來。
to make something higher or more
The company will raise prices next month.
公司下個月將提高價格。
to collect money for a purpose
We need to raise money for the school trip.
我們需要為學校旅行籌集資金。
to bring up a topic for discussion
He raised an important point during the meeting.
他在會議期間提出了一個重要觀點。
to cause a feeling or reaction
The news raised concerns among parents.
這個消息引起了家長們的擔憂。
to make something happen or appear
She raised the alarm when she saw smoke.
她看到煙時發出了警報。
to care for a child as they grow
They raised their children in a small town.
他們在一個小鎮撫養孩子。
to grow crops or keep animals
Farmers raise cattle and grow wheat.
農民飼養牛並種植小麥。
to remove a restriction
The government will raise the curfew soon.
政府將很快解除宵禁。
to contact someone by radio or phone
We tried to raise the ship on the radio.
我們試圖通過無線電聯繫那艘船。
to bring back to life
The story tells how God raised the dead.
這個故事講述了上帝如何使死者復活。
to bet more money in a game
I'll raise your bet by ten dollars.
我將你的賭注加十美元。
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.
他們計劃在這裡建造一座新建築。
to create a document
The group will raise a petition for change.
該團體將發起請願要求變革。
an increase in pay
She asked for a raise at work.
她要求加薪。