carry
Significado: To hold and transport; to have with you
The verb 'carry' means to hold something and move it from one place to another, or to have something with you. It has many extended meanings: to support weight, to transmit disease, to stock items (a shop 'carries' products), or to convey sound. Common phrases include 'carry on' (continue), 'carry out' (perform), and 'get carried away' (become overexcited).
Ejemplos
- Can you help me carry these bags to the car? 你能帮我把这些袋子搬到车上吗?¿Puedes ayudarme a llevar estas bolsas al coche?これらの袋を車まで運ぶのを手伝ってもらえますか?이 가방들을 차까지 옮기는 것 좀 도와주시겠어요?
- She always carries a book in her handbag. 她手提包里总是带着一本书。Ella siempre lleva un libro en su bolso.彼女はいつもハンドバッグに本を入れています。그녀는 항상 핸드백에 책을 넣고 다닙니다.
- The motion was carried by a large majority. 该动议以大多数票通过。La moción fue aprobada por una gran mayoría.その動議は大差で可決されました。그 동의안은 큰 차이로 가결되었습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Anglo-Norman French 'carier' meaning 'to transport in a vehicle', from Late Latin 'carricare' meaning 'to load a cart', from Latin 'carrus' meaning 'wheeled vehicle'. Related to 'car', 'cart', and 'cargo'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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