1、construction
(房屋、工厂、道路、桥梁等的)建筑,建造
He'd already started construction on a hunting lodge.
他已经开始建造一间狩猎用的小屋。
the only nuclear power station under construction in Britain.
英国唯一一家在建的核电站
(车辆、机器等的)制造,建造
companies who have long experience in the construction of those types of equipment.
长期从事此类设备制造的公司
With the exception of teak, this is the finest wood for boat construction.
这是除柚木以外最好的造船木材。
构造;结构
The Shakers believed that furniture should be plain, simple, useful, practical and of sound construction.
震颤派教徒认为家具应当朴素、简单、有用、实用,并且结构合理。
The chairs were light in construction yet extremely strong.
这些椅子构造轻巧,但却极为结实。
2、raise
举起;抬高
He raised his hand to wave.
他举手挥动起来。
She went to the window and raised the blinds.
她走到窗前,拉起了百叶窗。
起身;站立
He raised himself into a sitting position.
他坐了起来。
She raised herself on one elbow.
她用一只胳膊肘撑起身体。
增加;提高
The Republic of Ireland is expected to raise interest rates.
爱尔兰共和国预计会提高利率。
Two incidents in recent days have raised the level of concern.
最近发生的两起事件引发了更多人的关注。