GETTING TO GRIPS WITH PHRASAL VERBS
1. Read this page from a dictionary and translate the sentences into Russian.
1. bring vt (with prepositions and adverbs)
to bring aboutto cause smth: What brought about this quarrel?
to bring backto recall
to bring to mind(things of the past): The snapshot brought back to me my childhood.
to bring down 1)to cause smth or smb to fall or come down: The hunter brought down a deer. 2) to reduce (a price): Shopkeepers have been asked to bring down their prices.
to bring someone down to earth(with a bang/bump) (colloq.) to make someone face reality, unpleasant truth, etc: He had no idea how food prices had risen, so a day's shopping soon brought him down to earth with a bump!
to bring forwardto suggest (an idea), as to bring forward a proposal.
to bring the house down — to perform exceptionally wellNick's performance at the concert brought the house down.
tobring home toto persuade smb to believe smth: You must bring the difficulty home to John.
tobring in1) to yield (money), as profit or earnings: He does odd jobs that bring him in ten to twelve pounds a week. 2) to introduce (an idea), as to bring in a bill
tobring in averdict (in a court of law) to give a judgement
tobring onto cause (to happen): You've brought the trouble on yourself.
to bring out1) to reveal (smth) to be seen or known: Difficulties can bring out a person's best qualities. 2) to publish (a book, etc.): When are the publishers bringing out his new book?
to bring roundto persuade smb to change his opinion: We must bring the rest of the committee round to our point of view. to bring smb to one's or to his senses
to bring smb roundto cause smb to regain consciousness or remember his surroundings: Some cold water on her face might bring her round (bring her to herself/f о her senses). The sudden sound of the train whistle brought me to myself; I had not known how far I had been walking, deep in thought.
to bring up1) to educate; raise (a child): My aunt brought up four children. 2) to mention or introduce (a subject): Your suggestion will be brought up at the next meeting.
to bring up to dateto advance the knowledge of smb, to bring smth level, esp. in time: We must try to bring Mother more up to date with modem styles, and persuade her not to wear such old-fashioned clothes.