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idiom
bring up
子供を育てて成人するまで世話をする
Meaning
to raise or care for a child until adulthood
Example
She was **brought up** by her grandparents.
idiom
bring up a family
家族を育て、子供の世話をする
Meaning
to raise and take care of children
Example
They worked hard to **bring up a family**.
phrasal-verb
bring up against
誰かに問題や困難を突きつける
Meaning
to confront someone with a problem or difficulty
Example
He was suddenly **brought up against** a serious obstacle.
phrasal-verb
bring up for debate
公式的な議論のためにトピックや提案を紹介する
Meaning
to introduce a topic or proposal for official discussion
Example
The minister decided to **bring up for debate** a new tax reform policy.
phrasal-verb
bring up for discussion
礼儀正しい討論や会話のためにトピックを紹介する
Meaning
to introduce a topic for polite debate or talk
Example
I’d like to **bring up for discussion** the new proposal everyone received.
phrasal-verb
bring up ideas
議論のために新しいアイデアを紹介または提案する
Meaning
to introduce or suggest new ideas for discussion
Example
He encouraged everyone to **bring up ideas** during the workshop.
phrasal-verb
bring up interest rates
ローンに課される金利を引き上げる
Meaning
to increase the rate charged on loans
Example
Central banks often **bring up interest rates** to control inflation.
phrasal-verb
bring up negotiations
正式に取引条件を議論し始める
Meaning
to start discussing trade terms formally
Example
The minister plans to **bring up negotiations** during the next summit.
phrasal-verb
bring up old issues
新しい議論の中で過去の問題を持ち出す
Meaning
to mention past problems during a new argument
Example
He always **brings up old issues** whenever they argue.
phrasal-verb
bring up prices
価格を上げる; コストを上昇させる
Meaning
to cause prices to increase; to make costs rise
Example
High demand for oil can **bring up prices** across many industries.
phrasal-verb
bring up to date
誰かに何かについて最新情報を与える
Meaning
to give someone the latest information about something
Example
Can you **bring me up to date** on the latest news?
phrasal-verb
bring up to speed
誰かまたは何かを完全に通知または更新すること
Meaning
to make someone or something fully informed or updated
Example
The new employees were **brought up to speed** on the company’s financial goals.
phrasal-verb
bring up with
誰かに議論するためにトピックや問題を持ち出す
Meaning
to mention a topic or issue to someone for discussion
Example
I decided to **bring up** the issue **with** my manager during our weekly meeting.
phrasal-verb
bring yourself to
感情的に難しいことをするように自分を無理にさせる
Meaning
to force yourself to do something that is emotionally difficult
Example
He couldn't **bring himself to** tell her the truth.
idiom
broken-hearted
何かまたは誰かについて非常に悲しい
Meaning
extremely sad about something or someone
Example
He was **broken-hearted** after the breakup.
idiom
brush aside
何かを重要でないと見なして退ける
Meaning
to dismiss something as unimportant
Example
Management **brushed aside** the rumors during the briefing.
phrasal-verb
brush back
手またはブラシを使って顔から髪を押し戻す
Meaning
to push hair away from the face using the hand or brush
Example
She **brushed back** her hair to see more clearly.
idiom
brush off
何かまたは誰かを重要でないと見なして無視する
Meaning
to dismiss something or someone as unimportant
Example
He tried to **brush off** the criticism during the meeting.
phrasal-verb
brush off doubt
自己疑念を無視して自信を持って進む
Meaning
to ignore self-doubt and continue with confidence
Example
He **brushed off doubt** and delivered a great speech.
phrasal-verb
brush off negativity
否定的な感情やコメントを無視すること
Meaning
to ignore or dismiss negative emotions or comments
Example
He just **brushed off** the negativity and stayed focused.
idiom
brush past
誰かや何かの横を軽く接触しながら素早く通り過ぎる
Meaning
to move quickly by someone or something with slight contact
Example
He **brushed past** the reporters without stopping.
phrasal-verb
brush through
何かを素早く見直す、または通過する
Meaning
to quickly review or go through something
Example
I’ll **brush through** my notes one more time before the exam.
phrasal-verb
brush up
何かを掃除または改善すること; 再確認または練習すること
Meaning
to clean or improve something; to review or practice
Example
He **brushed up** his teeth quickly before leaving for work.
idiom
brush up on
誰かのスキルや知識を向上させる
Meaning
to improve one’s skill or knowledge
Example
She decided to **brush up on** her painting techniques.