词组 | bring on |
释义 | Idiom bring onbring on (something) to cause something to happen.People who are sick often wonder what they did to bring this on.The attacks brought on fears that the political process might be overtaken by violence. Phr V bring on brings, bringing, brought bring on sth or bring sth on to make something unpleasant startHeadaches are often brought on by stress.This depression of his - what do you think brought it on?Many companies have failed because of the problems brought on by the recession. bring on sb or bring sb on mainly British & Australian to help someone to improve their skillsAlice's sessions at nursery school have really brought her on.The college golf scholarships are excellent at bringing on talented young players. bring sth on/upon sb to cause trouble for someoneHe felt deep regret for the shame he had brought upon his family. often reflexiveI don't have any sympathy for her - she's brought it all on herself. bring on verb to excite someone sexually UK, 1961! Bring upon is more formal than bring on and is mostly used in writing bring sth on/upon sb to make something bad happen to someone, especially yourself or your family, by behaving in a particular way: Gloria ran off with a married man and brought shame on the whole family.bring sth on yourself By refusing to talk to the police he only brought suspicion on himself.bring it (all) on yourself He doesn't deserve any sympathy. He brought it all on himself. bring on1. To cause something to arise or happen. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "bring" and "on." This warm weather is great, but it's also brought on my allergies, unfortunately. 2. To cause something unpleasant to happen to oneself. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "bring" and "on." I'm not sympathetic because he brought this on himself by mismanaging his money. 3. To make someone or something appear. Stated as part of a request. We're celebrating tonight, so bring on the champagne! Bring on the opening act! 4. To recruit or involve someone in a particular activity or group. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "bring" and "on." With the sudden growth my business has experienced, I think it's time to bring on a graphic designer who can make my website look more professional. Once we bring Tim on, the team will be complete. 5. To cause someone to become sexually stimulated or aroused. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "bring" and "on." A: "Ever since I started taking that new antidepressant, it takes a lot to bring me on." B: "Wow, is low libido listed as a potential side effect?" bring someone on1. Lit. to bring someone out onto the stage. Now, for the next act, I'm going to bring a chorus on, and I'm sure you'll love them. Bring on the clowns! 2. Fig. to arouse someone romantically or sexually. Ted sought to bring Sally on, but she was uninterested. He tried to bring on one of the guests. bring something on someoneto cause something to go wrong for someone. You brought it on yourself. Don't complain. Max brought this problem on all of us. bring something on1. to cause something to happen; to cause a situation to occur. What brought this event on? What brought on this catastrophe? 2. to cause a case or an attack of a disease. What brought on your coughing fit? Something in the air brought it on. bring something (up)on oneselfto be the cause of one's own trouble. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) It's your own fault. You brought it upon yourself. You brought it all on yourself. bring on1. Cause to happen, produce, as in His cold brought on an asthma attack. This usage was first recorded in John Milton's Samson Agonistes (1671): "These evils . . . I myself have brought them on." Also see bring about. 2. Cause to appear or bring into action, as in Bring on the jugglers. [Mid-1800s] bring onv. To cause something to arise: Eating ice cream too fast can bring on a headache. My child threw a terrible tantrum, but I don't know what brought it on. bring someone on tv. to arouse someone sexually. Look at her! She’s doing her best to bring him on! Why are men so stupid? |
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