arise
Meaning: To come into being or emerge; to get up from lying or sitting
Arise is a formal verb meaning to come into existence, occur, or emerge, particularly for situations, problems, or opportunities. It can also mean to get up from a lying or sitting position, though this usage is literary or archaic. The past tense is 'arose' and past participle is 'arisen'. Common phrases include 'problems arise' and 'questions arise'.
Examples
- Several problems arose during the construction project. 建设项目期间出现了几个问题。Surgieron varios problemas durante el proyecto de construcción.建設プロジェクト中にいくつかの問題が発生した。건설 프로젝트 중에 몇 가지 문제가 발생했다.
- Should the need arise, we have emergency procedures in place. 如果需要的话,我们有应急程序。Si surgiera la necesidad, tenemos procedimientos de emergencia establecidos.必要が生じた場合、緊急時の手順があります。필요가 발생할 경우, 비상 절차가 마련되어 있습니다.
- A unique opportunity has arisen for investment. 一个独特的投资机会已经出现。Ha surgido una oportunidad única de inversión.投資のユニークな機会が生まれた。투자를 위한 특별한 기회가 생겼다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'ārīsan' meaning 'to get up' or 'to rise', from 'ā-' (away, out) and 'rīsan' (to rise), of Germanic origin. Related to 'rise' and German 'reisen' (to travel, originally to set out).
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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