詞語辨析：Rise 和 Raise 的區別 (英語聽力）

詞語辨析：Rise 和 Raise 的區別 (英語聽力）ZT



This week’s question comes from a listener who would like to know the difference between the words rise and raise.

The main differences between these words are as follows:

1. Transitive vs Intransitive

Raise is a transitive verb and when used in a sentence it is usually followed by an object. For example:

The company raised its prices by 10%.

Rise, on the other hand, is an intransitive verb and it cannot be followed by an object. For example:

Prices have risen by 10%.

2. Regular vs Irregular verb

Raise is a regular verb (raise, raise, raised), whereas rise is an irregular verb (rise, rose, risen).

1). Helen raised her voice in order to be heard.

2). New burdens are rising throughout the city.

3). She's raised two children by herself.

3. Using rise and raise as nouns

In British English the word rise is used to mean an increase in salary. A pay rise. In American English, people would call this a raise. For example:

Tom’s boss refused to give him a rise (UK)/raise (US).

Listen to this week’s audio programme for more example sentences.

You will also be given an opportunity to translate some sentences using the words rise and raise.

1. The sun rises in the east.

2. The students all raised their little flags to welcome the guests.

3. Now the people's general living standards have risen.

4. Tomorrow our boss will take us for dinner as he's just got a pay rise(UK)/raise(US).

In everyday English people use the words rise and raise a lot so it is important you have a clear idea of what they mean and how they are used.

We look forward to hearing any other questions you might have about the English language.

Everyone is welcome to email their questions to [e-mail].



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Glossary 詞匯

transitive verb及物動詞

intransitive verb 不及物動詞

regular verb 規則動詞

irregular verb 不規則動詞

nouns 名詞

pay rise 漲工資（英）

raise 漲工資（美）

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