1. raise
raise questiones
If you raise an eyebrow, it can mean "I want to have sex with you", but also "I find that what you just said is completely idiotic."
The first question we must raise is whether a cultural barrier existed between those groups.
To raise one's name in later generations and thereby glorify one's parents, this is the greatest expression of filial piety.
In the first section of this review I raise the question of how brain processes cause our conscious experiences.
The aim of our first appeal this year is to raise at least Ł50,000 for the young research centre into neuroendocrine tumours.
Some psychologists raise doubts about Pepperberg's research.
A year of record earnings for investment banks has done little to raise hopes. Treating obesity would cost too much and would substantially raise health care premiums.
While long-term credit banks are authorized by law to issue bonds to raise fund, they are not allowed to take deposits the way ordinary banks are.
They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; One nation shall not raise the sword against another, nor shall they train for war again.
When the tip was a lone dime thrown into a glass, the waitress would raise the glass while hastily preparing the table for the next customer. She would then spill the water and that would be it.
Even the periodical pay raise could not keep abreast of higher living costs.
Today's agenda concerns the re-election of the student council. If anybody wishes to stand as a candidate, please raise your hand.
B2 to collect money from other people: They're raising money for charity. raise your voice to speak loudly and angrily to someone
Inglês palavra "élever"(raise) ocorre em conjuntos:
Fiches du livre - "Verses" (Susan Coolidge)Fiches du livre - "The Jew" (Joseph Ignatius Krasz...Fiches du livre - "Great Poems of the World War" (...Fiches du livre - "The Bee's Bayonet" (Edwin Alfre...Fiches du livre - "A Visit to Three Fronts" (Arthu...2. elevating
Inglês palavra "élever"(elevating) ocorre em conjuntos:
Fiches du livre - "The Master of the Inn" (Robert ...Fiches du livre - "Story of the Aeroplane" (C. B. ...Fiches du livre - "The Gunner's Examiner" (Harold ...Fiches du livre - "Female Suffrage" (Susan Fenimor...Fiches du livre - "What Every Singer Should Know" ...3. bring up
When Don’s wife died he was left to bring up their four children by himself.
“To bring up a child in the way he should go, travel that way yourself once in a while.”
I have one small thing to bring up.
Don't bring up her past. She doesn't like talking about it.
Parents should better bring up their children.
If Paul comes in, don't bring up the party. It's going to be a surprise.
We bring up twins.
I'll tell Adam to bring up some more champagne.
Remember, don’t bring up Mary’s breakup when you talk to her.
In conclusion, I would like to bring up one technical issue.
I feel I ought to bring up another small matter.
She was crying so much I thought she'd bring up her breakfast.
I would like to bring up the two most critical points one more time.
After their mother died, the children were bring up by their aunt.
Don't bring up money, religion or politics at dinner
Inglês palavra "élever"(bring up) ocorre em conjuntos:
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