Bring
常用搭配（主要动词短语）
**bring about
―――1. (bring about sth or bring sth about)
to make something happen vt.使发生, 致使
We are hoping to bring about major changes in the way this company is organized.
Jealousy in a relationship is often brought about by a lack of trust.
He brought about his company's collapse by his reckless spending.
Harold's working to bring about changes in the industry.
―――2. [Nautical] to turn (a ship) on to the opposite tack 【航海】改变航向
**bring along (on)
―――1. (bring along sb/sth or bring sb/sth along)
[mainly UK] to take someone or something with you；to bring someone or something somewhere
vt.[主英] 领来, 带来
Bring your friend along if you like.
I asked everyone to bring along something to eat.
Can I bring a friend along to the party?
―――2. (bring along sb or bring sb along)
[mainly American] to help someone to improve their skills
vt. [美]协助训练, 培养
The team's manager has a special ability for bringing new players along.
**bring around /round
―――1. (bring sb around/round )
to make someone who is unconscious become conscious again (MAKE CONSCIOUS) vt.使复苏; 使恢复健康
Someone has fainted, try to send him to hospital at once and bring him round.
有人昏了过去,赶紧设法把他送进医院,使他苏醒过来。
I tried slapping her face to bring her round.
Medics tried to bring him around.
I gave him a sniff of smelling salts to bring him round.
―――2. (bring sb around/round)
to persuade someone to agree with you or to do what you want them to do (PERSUADE)
vt. 说服; 使改变观点
At first she didn't want to take on any more staff, but I eventually managed to bring her around.
Bring him round to our point of view.
让他赞成我们的观点。
She tried to bring them around to accepting a settlement. [often + to]
He hasn't yet managed to bring the others round to his way of thinking. [often + to]
―――3. (bring sb/sth around/round to sth)
to make someone start talking about what you want them to talk about vt.把谈话渐引到自己的话题上
She managed to bring him around to the question of price.
I gently tried to bring the discussion round to the subject of his divorce.
―――4. (bring around/round sb/sth or bring sb/sth around/round)
[mainly British & Australian]
to bring someone or something somewhere, especially to someone's house
vt. [主英、澳] 顺便把(某人)带来作客
Ann brought her new baby round this afternoon.
**bring back
―――1. bring back sth or bring sth back [M]
to return from somewhere with something; To restore, as something borrowed, to its owner:
(RETURN) vt. 归还; 带回来
Can you bring me back some milk? [+ two objects]
―――2. bring back sth or bring sth back
to make someone think about something from the past; to recall to the mind; remind one of: (REMEMBER) vt.回忆; 使忆起
The photos brought back some wonderful memories.
We talked about our time together in Edinburgh and it really brought back memories.
I spent a couple of hours looking at my old holiday photos and it brought it all back. (= it made me remember events from the past)
That music always brings back happy memories.
―――3. bring back sth or bring sth back
to start to do or use something that was done or used in the past; to restore; to cause (something) to come into use or popularity again : (DO AGAIN) vt. 恢复; 还原
Few politicians are in favour of bringing back the death penalty.
Trams have recently been brought back in Manchester.
They're always campaigning to bring back the death penalty.
to bring back corporal punishment.
He's planning to bring back disco music.
―――4. bring back sb or bring sb back
to give someone their previous job or position
vt. 使返回; 恢复原职
He resigned his post in 1987 but was brought back by the new administration.
―――5. bring back sb or bring sb back
to make someone live again after they have died
vt. 使(死者)复生
Margaret was dead and no amount of grieving would bring her back.
His heart stopped beating during the operation and the doctors tried to bring him back to life but they were too late.
―――6. bring sb back to sth
to make someone start talking about a particular subject again vt. 回到原话题
This talk of holidays brings me back to my original question, which was what are we doing this summer?
**bring down
―――1. bring down sb or bring sb down
to cause people in positions of power [e.g. government, president] to lose their position
(PEOPLE) (MAKE POWERLESS)
vt. 使垮台; 使倾覆
This scandal could bring down the government.
The current crisis threatens to bring down the government.
An economic crisis could bring down the government.
―――2. bring down sth or bring sth down
to reduce the amount, rate, or level of something
(REDUCE) vt. 减低; 降低
bring sth down phrasal verb [M]
When are they going to bring down the price of DVD players?
The government is trying to bring down inflation.
Her doctor's told her she needs to relax more to bring her blood pressure down.
Drugs can bring your blood pressure down.
―――3. bring down sth or bring sth down
to shoot at an aircraft, bird, or animal and make it fall to the ground vt.击落; 射倒
Enemy fire brought down two fighter planes during the raid.
―――4. bring down sth on/upon sb or bring sth down on/upon sb
[formal] to make someone feel an unpleasant emotion [e.g. envy, hate] towards you
vt.[正式] 招致(他人的嫉妒、憎恨等)
Her obvious talent and natural beauty have brought the envy of many other actresses down on her.
**bring forth
―――1. bring forth sth
[FORMAL] to produce something, or to make something happen vt. [正式] 产生；引起：
The guilty verdict has brought forth sharp criticism from women's groups.
plants bringing forth fruit.
结果的植物
―――2. bring forth sth
to cause (something) to be seen or known; (old-fashioned) to take something from the place where it is kept or hidden and let people see it
vt .出示, 展示
Maddie brought forth a new line of clothes.
He put his hand in his pocket and brought forth a small notebook.
―――3. bring forth sb
(old-fashioned) to give birth to a baby
vt. [老用法] 生 (婴儿)
Six months ago, his wife had finally brought forth a son and heir.
**bring forward
―――1. bring forward sth or bring sth forward
to change the date or time of an event so that it happens earlier than planned
vt. 把…提前
We'll bring the party forward.
我们要把晚会提前。
They'll bring the date of their marriage forward from the 30th to the 28th.
他们将把结婚的日期从三十日提前到二十八日
The final examination will be brought forward to June instead of July.
期终考试将由七月提前到六月举行。
The book's publication date has been brought forward.
The elections were brought forward by three months. [sometimes +by]
We've brought forward the date of the wedding to May 21st. [sometimes + to]
―――2. bring forward sth or bring sth forward
to suggest a subject or problem so that it can be formally discussed or considered vt.提出；呈上
A plan was brought forward.
提出一项计划。
The general manager brought forward a new reform plan on the personnel system for the company.
总经理为公司提出了一份有关人事制度改革的新方案。
The lawyer brought forward some new evidences against the murder.
律师为这件谋杀案提出了一些新的证据
bring forward proof.
提交证据
The reforms are part of a series of anti-terrorist measures being brought forward by the government.
Several accusations have been brought forward.
―――3. [Accounting] to transfer (a figure) to the top of the next column/page.
vt. 【会计】将前栏/页底的总数转至次栏/页顶
**bring in
―――1. bring in sth or bring sth in
to introduce something new such as a product or a law; if a government or organization brings in something new [e.g. law, rule], they make it exist for the first time (INTRODUCE) vt.介绍; 引进; 推广
New safety regulations have been brought in.
The government will bring in legislation to restrict the sale of guns.
to include a particular subject or piece of information, especially in writing
If you bring in a few references to other authors it makes an essay more impressive.
―――2. bring in sth or bring sth in
to earn or make a particular amount of money;
to make money: (MONEY) vt. 获利；赚
The boys bring in ￡60 a week.
这些男孩子每周赚60镑。
How much did the sideline bring the farmer family in last year?
去年副业使这家农户增加了多少收入?
The sale brought us in over $1000.
那笔买卖使我们赚了一千多美元。
Their chain of pubs and restaurants brings in millions of pounds a year.
Neither film brought in any money at the box office.
She left college and went to work because her father thought it was time she brought some money in.
To produce, yield vt.收割; 收获
We have brought in a good grain harvest for three years on end.
我们已经连续三年获得了粮食丰收。
Bring in every single grain.
颗粒还仓。
―――3. bring in sb or bring sb in
to ask someone with the necessary skills or knowledge to help you deal with something; to ask someone to do a particular job:
(JOB) vt. 求援；求助
to bring in advisers
求助于顾问
We need to bring in an expert to deal with this problem.
Management consultants have been brought in to make the company more profitable.
They brought in a team of experts to advise them.
I'd like to bring Alex in on that project. [often + on]
―――4. bring in sb/sth or bring sb/sth in
if something, for example a company, brings people or business in, it attracts people, often encouraging them to buy products or services
(ATTRACT) vt. 吸引（参加）
It is hoped that the company's attractive new premises will bring in some business.
He convinced the channel that the show could bring in a new, younger audience.
―――5. bring in sth or bring sth in
To give or submit (a verdict) to a court.
vt. 【法律】宣布（裁决）, 宣判
to bring in a verdict
**bring into
―――bring sb/sth into sth
to talk about someone or something in a conversation
vt. 谈及
I don't really want to bring price into the discussion just now.
**bring off
―――bring off sth or bring sth off
[slightly informal] to succeed in doing something difficult vt.完成（困难工作）; 实现
Though it was a very difficult job, Helen was able to bring it off successfully ahead of schedule.
尽管那项工作很艰巨,海伦还是成功地提前完成了任务。
bring off a successful advertising campaign.
赢得了一场广告战
It was an important event, and she's managed to bring it off brilliantly.
It's a really difficult part to act but I think she brought it off. (= she succeeded)
If he brings off the deal he'll be a wealthy man.
Terry brought off the presentation without a hitch.
The Macquarie Concise Dictionary：bring off, a. to bring to a successful conclusion; achieve. b. to bring away from a ship, etc. c. to induce an orgasm in.
**bring on
―――1. bring on sth or bring sth on
to make something unpleasant start；to make something happen, usually something bad:
vt. 导致; 引起; 造成 (不好的结果)
Working out in the rain for a long time may bring on a fever.
在雨中工作很长时间可能使人发高烧。
Headaches are often brought on by stress.
This depression of his - what do you think brought it on?
Many companies have failed because of the problems brought on by the recession.
The loud music brought on another one of his headaches.
I think the loud music brought my headache on.
―――2. bring on sb or bring sb on
[mainly British & Australian] to help someone to improve their skills
vt. [主英、澳] 培养; 帮助（某人提高技能）
Alice's sessions at nursery school have really brought her on.
The college golf scholarships are excellent at bringing on talented young players.
―――3. bring on sth or bring sth on
cause to advance in growth, development, etc.
vt. 促进(作物等)生长; 使成长加速
The use of natural fertilizer can bring the crops on nicer than the use of chemical fertilizer.
使用天然肥料比使用化肥使庄稼长得更好。
This warm weather should bring on the crops.
这种暖和天气有助于农作物的生长。
提高；改善
Study should bring on your Maths.
学习会提高你的数学水平。
―――4. bring sth on/upon sb
to cause trouble for someone
vt. 给（某人）带来（麻烦）
He felt deep regret for the shame he had brought upon his family.
I don't have any sympathy for her - she's brought it all on herself. [often reflexive]
Bring it on!
[MAINLY US INFORMAL]
said to show that you are prepared and willing to compete in a competition or to do something difficult:
England versus Brazil - bring it on!
**bring out
―――1. bring out sth or bring sth out
to produce something to sell to the public; to publish:
(PRODUCE) vt.生产；制造; 出版
to bring out a new kind of soap
生产一种新肥皂
bring out a new book.
出版一本新书
They've just brought out a new, smaller phone.
In 1931, the company brought out a new, smaller car.
They're bringing out a more powerful laptop computer in the fall.
Haynes, like many photographers, has brought out his own book.
―――2. bring out sb or bring sb out [UK]
to make a shy person happier and more confident:
(MAKE CONFIDENT) vt. [英] 鼓励（害羞者）；
Alice is very shy, try to bring her out.
爱丽丝很怕羞,要设法鼓励他说话。
Company should bring her out a bit.
与人交往会对她说话方面有所鼓励。
Paulo's very shy - he needs bringing out.
Having a girlfriend seems to have brought him out.
Being away at college has really brought her out of herself. (= made her more confident with other people)
to formally introduce (a young woman) into society; To introduce (a debutante) to society.
带(年轻女子)参加社交活动, 把（初入社交界的少女）引荐给社交界
―――3. bring out sth or bring sth out
to make a particular quality or detail noticeable; to expose; show; reveal.
(MAKE NOTICEABLE) vt. 揭露; 显示
to bring out the worst in sb.
使（某人）显露其最丑恶的一面(= draw out)
You bring out the best in me.
你使我把自己最好的方面都发挥出来了
A crisis can bring out the best and the worst in people.
The seasoning really brings out the flavour of the meat.
Somehow the lemon brings out the flavour of the fish.
Something about fishing brings out the hunter in us. [often + in]
A crisis can bring out the best in someone. (= show a person's best qualities)
Sometimes a crisis brings out the best in people.
Something about him just brings out the worst in me. (= makes me behave badly)
The right lighting can bring out the beauty in a room.
―――4. bring sb out in sth
[British & Australian] [slightly informal]
if something, for example food, brings you out in something [e.g. spots, rash], it causes them to appear on your skin; vt.使（某人）皮肤出现（斑点）
Fatty food generally brings me out in spots.
Certain washing-powders bring her out in a rash.
Seafood always brings me out in huge spots.
―――5. bring sb out
to instruct (workers, etc.) to leave work and go on strike. vt. 使罢工
bring the workers out
要工人罢工
**bring over
――― bring sb over to sth
to persuade someone to agree with you; to cause to change sides or an opinion; to convince; convert.
vt.使相信, 说服, 使改变立场
She hasn't been able to bring her sister over to her point of view.
**bring to
――― 1. bring sb to
to make someone who is unconscious become conscious again vt. 使…恢复知觉, 使复苏
Sam collapsed and at first no one could bring him to.
He lost consciousness after the fall, and they were unable to bring him to.
――― 2. [Nautical] to head (a ship) close to or into the wind and kill its headway by manipulating helm and sails; To cause (a ship) to turn into the wind or come to a stop. Vt.【航海】使(船)停驶, (船)停下
bring together
―――bring together sb or bring sb together
to cause people to be friendly with each other, especially people who have argued with each other or who would not usually be friendly with each other
vt. 使和好，使友好
Everyone hoped that the wedding would bring the two families together.
The disaster brought the community closer together.
**bring under
―――to subdue; to restrain; to reduce to obedience.
vt. 镇压；压制；使就范：
Those who oppose us will be brought under.
反对我们的人一定会被迫就范的
Any attempts to bring under the mass movement for civil rights are doomed to failure.
任何镇压民权群众运动的企图都是注定要失败的。
The frost fire has been brought under control.
森林大火已被控制住。
Tyrants always try to bring the people's movement for freedom under.
专制统治者总是企图镇压人民争取自由的运动。
It took the nursery teachers months to bring their class of boys under control.
幼儿园的老师们花了几个月的时间才把男孩子的班级整顿好。
**bring up
――― 1. bring up sb or bring sb up
to care for a child until it is an adult, often giving it particular beliefs; to look after a child and educate them until they are old enough to look after themselves；to take care of and educate (a child); rear. (CARE FOR)
vt. 照料，教育（小孩）；抚养
She was brought up by her grandmother.
They brought her up (as/to be) a Catholic.
They're bringing their son up as a Catholic. [sometimes + as]
David was brought up to respect authority. [+ to infinitive]
We'll bring them up to respect other people. [sometimes + to do sth]
She decided she'd rather bring her children up in the countryside.
An aunt brought him up.
He was brought up on jazz (= experienced it a lot as a child).
――― 2. bring up sth or bring sth up
to start to talk about a particular subject; to introduce into discussion; mention. (TALK)
vt. 提出，把…引进讨论；提到
to bring up the question
提出问题
She's always bringing up her health problems.
There are several points I'd like to bring up at the meeting tomorrow.
I hate to bring up business at lunch.
――― 3. bring up sth or bring sth up
[UK] [INFORMAL] to vomit something: (VOMIT) vt. [英] [非正式] 呕吐
She was crying so much I thought she'd bring up her breakfast.
He suddenly went white and brought up his breakfast all over the kitchen floor.
――― 4. to cause to come to a sudden stop.
vt. 使…突然停下
He was brought up short.
他突然停了下来。
――― 5. to cause to advance, as troops.
vt. (军队等) 开赴前线
――― 6. [Nautical] to stop (a ship); make fast to a buoy or quay, etc
vt.【航海】抵达航行终点; 下锚
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惯用法
bring居首的惯用法
**bring a hornets' nest about one's ears
捅马蜂窝, 招惹麻烦
**bring a storm about one's ears
引起强烈反对
**bring a lump to your throat
if something someone says or does brings a lump to your throat, it makes you feel such strong emotions that you want to cry; to give you a tight feeling in your throat because you want to cry:
激动得想哭
I thought it was a very moving speech. It almost brought a lump to my throat.
It was quite a moving speech - it almost brought a lump to my throat.
**bring an accusation against
起诉, 谴责
They have brought an accusation of theft against Peter.
他们控告彼得行窃。
**bring and buy sale/ bring-and-buy sale
a sale, usually to collect money for a charity, where people bring things to be sold and buy things brought by other people
买卖交易会（通常为筹款）
A bring-and-buy sale will be held to raise money for the re-decoration of the church.
**bring down the gallery
v.获得全场喝采
**bring down the house/bring the house down
To win overwhelming approval from an audience; if someone or something brings the house down during a play or show, they make the people watching it laugh or clap very loudly
博得满堂喝采
The clown sang a duet with the talking horse, which brought the house down every night.
His first appearance on the stage brought the house down.
**bring down the persimmon
得奖
**bring fame to
带来名声
**bring home the bacon
[informal]
―――1. to earn money to live on 谋生
If Jo's going to be at home looking after the kids, someone needs to bring home the bacon.
I can't sit around all day - someone's got to bring home the bacon.
―――2. to do something successfully, especially to win a game or race 成功
Racegoers crowded the stand to see him bring home the bacon. (= win the race)
The football team brought home the bacon.
**bring home to sb/bring sth home to sb
―――1. to make someone understand something much more clearly than they did before, especially something unpleasant；To make perfectly clear:
使某人确实相信; 使某人深切感到; 使人认清
a lecture that brought home several important points.
清楚地解释了几个要点的讲座
Suitable punishment will bring his crime home to him.
适当的惩罚会使他痛切地认识到自己的罪行。
A parent or teacher should bring home to children the value and pleasure of reading.
These photographs finally brought home to us the terrible realities of war.
It took an international crisis to bring it home to British politicians that they desperately needed allies in Europe.
When I saw for myself the damage that had been caused, that really brought home to me the scale of the disaster.
―――2.证实(罪行等)是某人所犯
The witness brought a fraud home to Jack.
证人证明杰克犯了诈骗罪。
**bring in on
把...告诉..., 准许参加; 通知
He was brought in on the arrangements without our consent.
The Council greatly angered small shopkeepers by not bringing them in on the development of the city centre.
**bring into action
使开始行动，[军]使投入战斗
Because of the state of the ground, the artillery could not be brought into action at once.
**bring into being/existence
vt. 使形成，实现
A new army was brought into being as the result of moving divisions from another front.
It was no small work to bring into being that magnificent gymnasium.
**bring into contact with
vt. 接触到
**bring into correspondence with
vt. 使与...一致, 使与...联络
**bring (carry/put) into effect
to cause to operate or function
vt. 实现, 实施:
The government will bring into effect new road safety regulations.
Your proposal looks good no paper, but I’m not convinced it can be brought into effect.
**bring into the world
to cause to come into being; give birth to
造成，生养
**bring low
vt. 使跌落, 使恶化; 使衰落(指健康情况, 地位, 财富等)
I saw him then and now—then so invincible; now, brought so low.
**bring one's eggs (pigs, hogs, goods) to a bad (the wrong) market
** bring one's pigs/hogs to a fine/pretty market
找错了门路，失策，失算，失败
You’ve brought your eggs to a bad market this time; you’ll have to try again elsewhere.
I thought I should do a good bit of business when I brought back some Persian rugs from the East. When I got to England, I found I couldn’t get an eighth of their value. I had brought my pigs to a pretty market, I can tell you.
**bring one on one's way
to accompany, guide, or attend one 陪伴，引导，照料
**bring owls to Athens
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**bring sb (back) down to earth
**bring sb. back to reality
to have to start dealing with the unpleasant or boring things that happen every day after a period of excitement and enjoyment
使某人回到现实
I had a huge pile of work waiting for me on my desk so that brought me back down to earth.
The realization of how little work I'd done for the exams brought me abruptly back down to earth.
**bring sb down a peg or two
to do something to show someone that they are not as good as they thought they were 挫挫某人的傲气
He's one of these super-confident types who really need to be brought down a peg or two.
**bring sb face to face with sth
to see or experience a problem for the first time 直面
They were brought face to face with the fact that their son was a drug addict when he took an overdose.
**bring sb full circle (come full circle)
something or someone has come full circle after changing a lot, they are now the same as they were at the beginning 回到起点
The poem brings us full circle, and leaves us with an image of the daffodils still dancing by the lake.
(My career has come full circle and I am back at the school where I started out as a teacher thirty years ago.)
**bring sb in from the cold
become part of a group or an activity which they were not allowed to join before使摆脱孤立状态
South African cricket has finally been brought in from the cold after years of exclusion from the international cricket scene. [usually passive]
**bring sb/sth into line
―――1.使某物适应某人的计划或打算，使某人合作或同意
We will have to bring these two troublemakers into line before we can expect the team to work as a unit.
―――2.使排齐, 使一致
If you get these two trees into line, you will have a straight row.
**bring sth. into play
(ALSO come into play)
to begin to involve or use something in order to help you do something; If something comes into play, it starts to have a use or an effect in a particular situation, and if it is brought into play, it is given a use or an effect: 发动，调动, 发挥作用
Even bringing into play all the resources available would not resolve the immediate shortfall in production.
It is imperative to bring all positive factors into play.
All the resources and staff available were brought into play to cope with the crisis.
In the summer months a different set of climatic factors come into play.
**bring sb out of their shell
to become less shy and more friendly
使某人变大方、开朗
Joining the drama group has brought Ian out of his shell.
It will take all of your patience and tact to bring John out of his shell.
** bring sb. to book (for sth.)
[British & Australian] to punish someone and make them explain their behaviour
受惩罚; 为某事盘问某人
A crime has been committed and whoever is responsible must be brought to book. [usually passive]
Sooner or later he will be brought to book for his tyrannical treatment of his wife.
He was at last brought to book for his crimes.
**bring sb. to heel
使…紧跟, 使…就范
The dog ran after a rabbit, but Jack brought him to heel.
When Dick was seventeen, he thought he could do as he pleased, but his parents cut off his allowance, and Dick was soon brought to heel.
**bring sb. to justice
把某人送交法院，使某人受到公正的裁决
No matter where they may flee, they must be brought to justice and punished according to law.
Because of international legal complications, the suspected murder was never brought to justice.
**bring sb/sth to their knees
To reduce to a position of subservience or submission; to destroy or defeat someone or something
使下跪；击败，使恭顺，使屈服
There are no forces in the world which can bring a people to its knees.
世界上没有任何力量能使一个民族屈服。
Sanctions were imposed in an attempt to bring the country to its knees.
The strikes brought the economy to its knees.
**bring sb. to terms
To force (another) to agree.
强迫（他人）同意, 使接受条件，迫使某人屈服
The two brothers were brought to terms by their father for riding the bicycle.
父亲促使兄弟俩同意共用一辆自行车。
The war won’t end until we bring the enemy to terms.
**bring sb to the bargaining/peace etc. table
to persuade a person or a country to join discussions in order to find a solution to a problem
使……回到谈判桌
We hope to be able to bring the warring factions to the negotiating table to try to end this conflict.
**bring sb. to the verge of
使某人濒于
**bring sb to their/his senses
to start to understand that you have been behaving in a stupid way
使……清醒
It was my father who finally brought me to my senses by telling me that if I didn't go back to college I might regret it for the rest of my life.
All I hope is that this recent accident will have brought him to his senses.
A little adversity will bring him to his senses.
**bring sb up short
[MAINLY UK] to make someone suddenly stop doing something or talking, usually because they are surprised: 突然停住
Her rudeness brought me up short.
We were brought up short by a sudden bellow from our friend.
**bring sb/sth up to scratch
[British & Australian]
be of an acceptable standard or quality达标
If you practise hard on this piece you should be able to bring it up to scratch by next week.
**bring shame on
使...蒙羞
**bring sth to a head
If someone brings something to a head, a situation reaches a point where something must be done about it; A problem or a disagreement becomes so bad that you have to start dealing with it问题迫在眉睫，使尖锐化
The row over the project has brought to a head a more fundamental disagreement over funding.
Things hadn't been good between us for a while and this incident just brought it to a head.
Matters were brought to a head when the boss tried to force still more work onto him. He resigned.
The arrival of the fourth child brought things to a head between husband and wife. He would have to get a job with more money.
**bring sth. to light/ bring to light
(ALSO come to light)
To reveal or disclose; to discover facts, often about something bad or illegal 曝光, 揭发, 揭示，揭露：
brought the real facts to light.
把事实真相揭露出来
When their accounts were examined, several errors were brought to light. [usually passive]
Her research has brought to light new information about Jefferson's early life (= caused it to be known).
One newspaper claims to have brought to light some important new evidence.
Fresh evidence has recently come to light which suggests that he didn't in fact commit the murder.
**bring sth. to/under sb.'s attention/ notice
使某人注意某事
I bring to your attention the provisions of article eleven of the civil law.
An inspector first brought these deficiencies to the attention of the management.
**bring sth to/under the hammer
把某物拿去拍卖
We decided to bring the property under the hammer so as to sell it quickly.
**bring sth to the party
to provide something as part of an arrangement: 贡献
So what's Carter's involvement in all of this? What's he bringing to the party?
**bring sugar in one's spade
准备行贿，过分献殷勤
**bring the water to sb.'s mouth/ make sb.’s mouth water
使某人垂涎欲滴
The picture of the ice cream soda brought water to his mouth.
That food smells good; it makes my mouth water.
**bring the roses (back) in sb's cheeks
to make someone look healthy 使某人显得健康
A brisk walk will soon bring the roses back in your cheeks
**bring through
vt.救活, 治愈(病人), 使脱险，使渡过困难
He was very badly injured, only the very finest treatment could have brought him through.
Cool head will bring us through this crisis.
**bring to a close/conclusion
vt.结束
The ceremonies were at last brought to a close.
The meeting was brought to a sudden close when the chairman became ill.
**bring to a halt/standstill/stop
vt.使停止
He brought the car to a halt.
A strike in the paint-shop brought production to a standstill this morning.
**bring to an end
vt.结束，终止（通常指不愉快事）
I hope we have brought our arguments on fundamentals to an end.
They were anxious to bring to an end the dissensions of the last few months.
**bring to account
责问, 清算
**bring to bay
vt. 使陷入困境
The fox was brought to bay in a hollow tree and the dogs stood around it barking.
The police brought the robber to bay on the roof and he gave up.
**bring to bear (bring sth to bear)
―――1. [formal] to use influence, arguments, or threats in order to change a situation 施加（影响，压力等）
bring pressure to bear on the student's parents.
对学生家长施加压力
He bought his influence to bear on the lawmakers.
No pressure was brought to bear on him to act in favour of the bill.
Pressure should be brought to bear on the illegal regime and support given to the resistance. [often + on]
―――2. To exert; apply; To put (something) to good use:
竭尽全力，充分地利用（某物）；运用, 应用
“All of one's faculties are brought to bear in an effort to become fully incorporated into the landscape”(Barry Lopez)
“一个人在努力完全溶入景色当中时，他的所有的能力得到充分的发挥”(巴里?洛佩斯)
He has brought all his energies to bear upon this task.
―――3 . 瞄准; 对准
We brought our guns to bear on the enemy.
―――4 . 完成; 实现
He has a way of his own in bringing his views to bear.
**bring to the boil
vt. 使沸腾，使白热化
Bring the water to the boil, put the rice in, and allow the pan to simmer until all the water has evaporated.
What really brought things to the boil was a newspaper article alleging embezzlement.
**bring to life / bring sth to life (ALSO come to life)
to make something more real or exciting, or to become more real or exciting 活生生呈现出来
It's always been an interesting period in history and this film really brought it to life.
This play brings to life an experience I had many years ago.
**bring to mind / bring(call) sth/sb to mind
To cause to be remembered; to cause you to think of someone or something; to remember something:
使想起
Thoughts of fishing brought to mind our youth.
想钓鱼的念头使我忆起了我们的青年时代
That music brings to mind our first date (= makes me remember it).
Something about his face brings to mind an old friend of mine.
Her name is familiar, but I can't quite bring/call to mind where I've heard it.
I can see his face, but I just can't bring his name to mind.
**bring to pass
to accomplish to effect. vt. 使发生, 实行
His marriage to this wonderful girl brought a remarkable change to pass in his attitude toward practically everything.
By much planning, the mother brought the marriage to pass.
``Trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass.'' --Ps. xxxvii. 5.
**bring to a pretty pass(= bring to such a pass)
把事情弄糟, 使陷入困境
**bring up the rear
to be at the back of a group of people who are walking or running ; to be the last in a line or sequence. 殿后, 断后, 队列或序列的最后一个
Ceri was in the lead. Bringing up the rear, a mile or so down the road, was Simon.
You two go ahead - Sam and I'll bring up the rear.
The governor and his staff brought up the rear of the parade.
The men were at the head of the procession, the women came next, and the children brought up the rear.
含有bring的惯用法
**be brought to bed
to be delivered of a child; 临产, 分娩
to be brought to bed of a son. [often followed by of]
**not bring yourself to do something
to not be able to force yourself to do something that you think is unpleasant: 难以强迫自己做某事
I just couldn't bring myself to speak to him about it.