lift
Произношение: [lɪft]
Слово
Контекст: «physical action»
(verb) to raise something up off the ground or lift someone’s spirits. When you lift an object, you pick it up and move it higher. You can also lift someone’s mood by making them feel happier.
Пример
I lift my backpack onto my shoulders every morning.
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I couldn't lift the heavy box yesterday because it was too big for me.
Пример
Can you lift that chair by yourself?
Контекст: «physical object»
(noun) a device or machine used to move people or goods up and down in a building. It’s the thing you can ride in to go to different floors, like in a mall or an office building.
Пример
We took the lift to the top floor of the building.
Пример
The lift was out of order, so we had to climb the stairs.
Пример
Is there a lift in this building?
Контекст: «emotional support»
(verb) to make someone feel better or happier. If someone is sad, you might lift their spirits by saying something nice.
Пример
She always knows how to lift my spirits when I feel down.
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His harsh words did not lift my mood; they made me feel worse.
Пример
What can I do to lift your spirits today?
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