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
Angličtina slovo „podnosić zwiększać„(raise) se zobrazí v sadách:
Unit 4 Body and mind2. escalate
Tensions escalated as the politicians refused to compromise.
Now the situation has escalated and four people have been killed. To escalate is defined as to increase quickly, to become more serious or to become worse. An example of escalate is when the price of grain quickly goes up.
3. to ratchet
4. boost
I think I can reach the branch if you'll give me a boost.
sales boosting
Did you see that? She boosted my telephone and ran away
The promotion of our city boosted tourism in this region
We must also boost opportunities for young people.
Getting the job has boosted my confidence. Increased tourism was a major boost to the local economy. The European Councils' calls for less but better targeted State aid to boost the European economy.
This will boost incentives to increase production.’
Finance Ministry officials tried to boost confidence in recovery.
They seemed really despondent to find that their project didn't boost profits like they thought it would.
Amazon may revolutionize the market and provide boost for stores.
If we do not want to rely solely on emigration, we need to boost the birth rate.
Employers will boost their desirability in the eyes of employees
Some people think that coffee is the best energy boost.
And did you know, Sophie, that scientists believe learning a second language can boost brainpower?
A good way to boost reading and listening skills in a target language is to read or listen to the news.