lifts; lifted; lifting
lifts; lifted; lifting
Learner's definition of LIFT
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a [+ object] : to move (something or someone) to a higher position : raise举起;抬起;提起 -
The paramedics lifted the stretcher into the ambulance.护理人员将担架抬上了救护车。
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lift a bucket of water提起一桶水
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He lifted his foot from/off the gas pedal.他将脚从油门上抬起。
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He lifted his pen from the paper.他从纸上拿起笔。
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She lifted her hands to the sky.她双手举向天空。
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She lifted the child (up) onto her lap.她把孩子抱到腿上。
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He lifted his head (up) and looked at us.他抬起头看着我们。
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She lifted (up) the lid of the box.她掀开了盒盖。
b [no object] : to rise up from the ground or some other surface升起 2
[+ object] : to move (someone or something) to a higher condition or position提升;抬高 3
◊ If your spirits lift or your mood lifts or if something lifts your spirits/mood, you become happier or less sad.(使)感到开心,精神大振
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◊ When a weight/load/burden has been lifted from your shoulders/back, you are able to stop worrying about some large problem or responsibility.卸下负担;不再为…烦恼
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[+ object] : to increase the amount of (something)提高;增加 6
[+ object] : to make (your voice) louder提高(声音) 7 [+ object] informal
a : to take (an idea, plan, etc.) from another source often in a way that is wrong剽窃;抄袭 b : to steal (something)偷窃 c : to take (something) out of a normal position or setting将(某物)从原地移开 8
[+ object] : to stop or remove (something, such as a rule that prevents people from doing something) often for only a short time(暂时)解除,撤销 9
[no object] of fog, clouds, or smoke : to move up and disappear so that it is possible to see(雾、云、烟)消失,消散 10
[+ object] : to move (someone or something) from one place to another in an aircraft : airlift空运
lift down
[phrasal verb] lift (something) down also lift down (something)
: to pick up (something) in order to move it to a lower position移至(较低位置)
lift off
[phrasal verb] of an airplane, rocket, etc.
: to rise up from the ground or another surface(飞机、火箭等)起飞,发射,升空 — see also liftoff
lift weights
: to exercise by lifting heavy objects (such as barbells) in order to become stronger举重
— lifter
noun, plural lifters [count] 2 lift /ˈlɪft/ noun
plural lifts
plural lifts
Learner's definition of LIFT
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[count] : the act of raising or lifting something抬;举 2
[count] : a free ride in a vehicle搭便车;搭顺风车 -
Can I give you a lift? = Do you need a lift?你要搭便车吗?
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I need a lift to the bus station.我需要搭顺风车到公共汽车站。
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I got/hitched a lift [=(US) ride] home after the party.聚会结束后我搭便车回家了。
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a : a feeling of greater happiness鼓舞;振奋 b : an improved state or condition好转的状况 5
[noncount] technical : an upward force that makes it possible for aircraft to fly(飞行时的)升力,提升力