单词 | bring sth in |
释义 | bring sth in bring sth in (INTRODUCE) — phrasal verb with bring /brɪŋ/ verb [T] (brought, brought) ► F0 to introduce something new such as a product or a law: » New safety regulations have been brought in.Thesaurus+: ↑Starting and beginning , ↑Starting again• • • Extra Examples:» The building industry brought in rules to protect customers from sharp practice.» There's a good case against bringing in new regulations.» Stringent safety regulations were brought in after the accident.» Such unpopular legislation is unlikely to be brought in before the next election.» Stringent measures were brought in so that the government could balance its budget. bring sth in (MONEY) — phrasal verb with bring /brɪŋ/ verb [T] (brought, brought) ► F0 to make money: » Their chain of pubs and restaurants brings in millions of pounds a year.Thesaurus+: ↑Earning money and money earned• • • Extra Examples:» The company employs 1,400 people and brings in about $240 million a year in sales.» The new product brought in $77 million last year.» Despite a promising start, the company brought in less than £20,000 this year.» It's a terrible movie yet it brought in $200 million.» The new product has been incredibly successful, bringing in about £1 million a month. |
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