词汇 | send up |
释义 | send up [phrasal verb] 1 send up (something) or send (something) up a : to cause (something) to be heard发出(声响) He sent up a loud cry. [=he cried out loudly]他大喊一声。 b : to cause (something) to move upward使上升(或上涨) The campfire sent up sparks.篝火冉冉上升,火花四溅。 If you need help, send up a flare so that we can locate you.如果你需要帮助,发射一颗信号弹,这样我们就能锁定你的位置。 c : to produce (something) in the process of growing or developing长出(枝、芽等) plants sending up new shoots长出新芽的植物 d : to suggest or propose (something) to a more powerful person or group so that a decision can be made向上提交;呈报 The bill has been sent up to the Senate for a vote.议案已提交给参议院表决。 They are sending up a new name/applicant for consideration.他们正打算把新名称/申请人报上去以供考虑。 2 send up (someone or something) or send (someone or something) up chiefly British, informal : to imitate (someone or something) in an amusing way滑稽地模仿 The show sends up [=parodies] soap operas.这场表演滑稽地模仿了肥皂剧。 — see also send-up send |
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