raise one's hand

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词形变化

raises one's hand 三单 raising one's hand 现在分词 raised one's hand 过去式 raised one's hand 过去分词

别名

raise a hand

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see raise, hand.

    She raised her hand to touch his face.

  2. 2.

    To use the gesture (either literally or figuratively) in order:

    To volunteer.

    The sergeant asked for someone to cross the minefield, and Private Muggins raised his hand.

  3. 3.

    To use the gesture (either literally or figuratively) in order:

    To vote; to indicate agreement or approval.

    "Who wants more money?" asked the trade union boss. All the men raised their hands.

  4. 4.

    To use the gesture (either literally or figuratively) in order:

    To ask a question or make a request.

    The President said that he would now take questions, and several reporters raised their hands.

    Little Timmy raised his hand to go to the toilet.

  5. 5.

    To assault physically, notionally with the hand or fist.

    A man should not raise his hand against his wife.