vt.

1. 帶來，拿來[O1]
   The waitress brought us a pitcher of lemonade.

   服務小姐給我們送來一壺檸檬水。

   Please don't forget to bring your grammar books next time.

   下次請別忘記帶你們的文法書來。

2. 使產生，引起，導致[O1]
   The success brought him great satisfaction.

   成功給他帶來極大的快慰。

   War brings death and famine.

   戰爭導致死亡和饑荒。

3. 使處於某種狀態；使（人）來到[O][O4]
   The strike has brought production to a standstill.

   罷工已使生產停頓。

4. （常用於否定句，疑問句）促使，勸使[O2]
   What brought you to say that?

   你為何說那樣的話？

5. 賣得（多少錢）[O1]
   Those diamonds will bring high prices.

   那些鑽石會賣大價錢。

6. 提出（訴訟等）[（+against）]
   The company brought a charge against him.

   該公司控告了他。

v.

1. carry or accompany to a place.
2. cause to move or to come into existence.
3. cause to be in a particular state or condition:
   take an aspirin to bring down your temperature.
4. cause someone to receive (money) as income or profit:
   five novels brought him £150,000.
5. [usu. with neg.] (bring oneself to do something) force oneself to do something unpleasant.
6. initiate (legal action).