1、construction
(房屋、工廠、道路、橋梁等的)建筑,建造
He'd already started construction on a hunting lodge.
他已經(jīng)開始建造一間狩獵用的小屋。
the only nuclear power station under construction in Britain.
英國唯一一家在建的核電站
(車輛、機(jī)器等的)制造,建造
companies who have long experience in the construction of those types of equipment.
長期從事此類設(shè)備制造的公司
With the exception of teak, this is the finest wood for boat construction.
這是除柚木以外最好的造船木材。
構(gòu)造;結(jié)構(gòu)
The Shakers believed that furniture should be plain, simple, useful, practical and of sound construction.
震顫派教徒認(rèn)為家具應(yīng)當(dāng)樸素、簡單、有用、實(shí)用,并且結(jié)構(gòu)合理。
The chairs were light in construction yet extremely strong.
這些椅子構(gòu)造輕巧,但卻極為結(jié)實(shí)。
2、raise
舉起;抬高
He raised his hand to wave.
他舉手揮動(dòng)起來。
She went to the window and raised the blinds.
她走到窗前,拉起了百葉窗。
起身;站立
He raised himself into a sitting position.
他坐了起來。
She raised herself on one elbow.
她用一只胳膊肘撐起身體。
增加;提高
The Republic of Ireland is expected to raise interest rates.
愛爾蘭共和國預(yù)計(jì)會(huì)提高利率。
Two incidents in recent days have raised the level of concern.
最近發(fā)生的兩起事件引發(fā)了更多人的關(guān)注。