lift
Significado: To raise something to a higher position; (British) an elevator
Lift means to raise something to a higher position. In British English, it also means an elevator (taking the lift). 'Give someone a lift' means to drive them somewhere. It can also mean a feeling of increased happiness (gave me a lift) or to remove a restriction (lift a ban).
Ejemplos
- Could you help me lift this heavy box? 你能帮我抬一下这个重箱子吗?¿Podrías ayudarme a levantar esta caja pesada?この重い箱を持ち上げるのを手伝ってもらえますか?이 무거운 상자를 들어 올리는 것 좀 도와주시겠어요?
- Let's take the lift instead of the stairs. 我们坐电梯吧,不走楼梯了。Tomemos el ascensor en lugar de las escaleras.階段の代わりにエレベーターを使いましょう。계단 대신 엘리베이터를 탑시다.
- Can I give you a lift to the station? 我送你去车站好吗?¿Puedo llevarte a la estación?駅まで送りましょうか?역까지 태워다 드릴까요?
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old Norse 'lypta' meaning 'to raise', of Germanic origin, related to 'loft' and 'aloft'. The British sense of an elevator dates from the 1850s.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
British English uses 'lift' for elevator while American English uses 'elevator.' This is one of the most well-known British-American vocabulary differences.
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