[VERB 动词]拿；提；拎；搬；扛 If you carry something, you take it with you, holding it so that it does not touch the ground.
[V n]
[V n prep/adv]
He was carrying a briefcase...
他提着公文包。
He carried the plate through to the dining room...
他端着盘子来到餐厅。
She carried her son to the car...
她把儿子抱上车。
If your job involves a lot of paperwork, you're going to need something to carry it all in.
如果你的工作要求做很多文字工作，你就需要有东西来装所有文件。
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[VERB 动词]携带；随身带 If you carry something, you have it with you wherever you go.
[V n]
You have to carry a bleeper so that they can call you in at any time.
你要随身带着寻呼机，以便他们随时呼你。
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[VERB 动词]运送；运载 If something carries a person or thing somewhere, it takes them there.
[V n adv/prep]
[V n]
Flowers are designed to attract insects which then carry the pollen from plant to plant...
花的作用在于吸引昆虫，然后昆虫再将花粉传到其他植株上。
The delegation was carrying a message of thanks to President Mubarak...
代表团向穆巴拉克总统转达了谢意。
The ship could carry seventy passengers.
那艘船可以载客70名。
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[VERB 动词]携带(疾病、病菌) If a person or animal is carrying a disease, they are infected with it and can pass it on to other people or animals.
[V n]
The official number of people carrying the AIDS virus is low...
艾滋病病毒携带者的官方数字并不高。
Frogs eat pests which destroy crops and carry diseases.
青蛙吃破坏庄稼、传播疾病的害虫。
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[VERB 动词]具有，带有(特点、后果等) If an action or situation has a particular quality or consequence, you can say that it carries it.
[V n]
[no passive]
Check that any medication you're taking carries no risk for your developing baby...
仔细检查，确保你所服用的任何药物不会对胎儿造成危险。
Individualism, and the breakdown of social harmony, had a constructive purpose. But they also carried a price.
个人主义以及社会和谐的崩溃具有一定的建设意义，然而这也是有代价的。
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[VERB 动词]使达到(目标)；帮助…渡过(难关) If a quality or advantage carries someone into a particular position or through a difficult situation, it helps them to achieve that position or deal with that situation.
[V n prep/adv]
He had the ruthless streak necessary to carry him into the Cabinet...
他具有进入内阁所必需的冷酷性格。
The warmth and strength of their relationship carried them through difficult times.
他们互相关心，关系牢固，这才熬过了艰难岁月。
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[VERB 动词]使用；采纳；发挥 If you carry an idea or a method to a particular extent, you use or develop it to that extent.
[V n prep/adv]
It's not such a new idea, but I carried it to extremes...
这虽然不是什么新想法，但是我将它发挥到了极致。
We could carry that one step further by taking the same genes and putting them into another crop.
我们可以再进一步：取出相同的基因，并将它们植入另一植株。
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[VERB 动词](报纸、海报)登载，刊登，印有 If a newspaper or poster carries a picture or a piece of writing, it contains it or displays it.
[V n]
Several papers carry the photograph of Mr Anderson.
好几份报纸都刊登了安德森先生的照片。
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[VERB 动词]使（提案、动议）通过；赞成 In a debate, if a proposal or motion is carried, a majority of people vote in favour of it.
[be V-ed]
[usu passive]
A motion backing its economic policy was carried by 322 votes to 296.
一项支持其经济政策的动议以322票对296票通过。
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[VERB 动词](罪行)应处以…刑罚 If a crime carries a particular punishment, a person who is found guilty of that crime will receive that punishment.
[V n]
[no cont]
It was a crime of espionage and carried the death penalty.
这是间谍罪，应判死刑。
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[VERB 动词](声音)传得很远 If a sound carries, it can be heard a long way away.
[V adv]
[Also V]
Even in this stillness Leaphorn doubted if the sound would carry far.
就是在这样的寂静当中，利普霍恩也怀疑声音不会传很远。
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[VERB 动词](候选人或党派)在(某州或某选区)获胜 If a candidate or party carries a state or area, they win the election in that state or area.
[V n]
[no passive]
[AM 美]
George W. Bush carried the state with 56 percent of the vote.
乔治·W. 布什在该州以56%的得票率获胜。
in BRIT, usually use 英国英语通常用 take
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[VERB 动词](以某种姿态)走，移动 If you carry yourself in a particular way, you walk and move in that way.
[V pron-refl prep/adv]
They carried themselves with great pride and dignity.
他们举手投足间透着傲气和高贵。
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[VERB 动词]怀孕；怀上(孩子) If a woman is carrying a child, she is pregnant.
[V n]
[usu cont]
[OLD-FASHIONED 过时]
There are many theories that claim to be able to predict whether you're carrying a boy or a girl.
有许多理论声称能够预测胎儿的性别。
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[PHRASE 短语]急不可待；喜不自胜；忘乎所以 If you get carried away or are carried away, you are so eager or excited about something that you do something hasty or foolish.
[V inflects]
I got completely carried away and almost cried.
我激动不已，几乎哭了出来。
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[PHRASE 短语]轻松获胜；大获全胜 If a person or team carries all before them, they succeed very easily.
[V inflects]
In the formative years their alliance carried all before it.
在草创阶段，他们的联盟所向披靡。
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Usage Note :
Do not confuse carry and lift. When you carry something, you move it from one place to another without letting it touch the ground. When you lift something, you move it upwards using your hands or a machine. After you have lifted it, you may carry it to a different place.
carry★/ˈkæri; NAmEˈkæri/verb(car·ries,carry·ing,car·ried,car·ried)take with you 带走1★[transitive ]carrysb/sth to support the weight of sb/sth and take them or it from place to place; to take sb/sth from one place to another 拿；提；搬；扛；背；抱；运送◆He was carrying a suitcase.他提着一个手提箱。◆She carried her baby in her arms.她怀里抱着她的婴儿。◆The injured were carried away on stretchers.伤员用担架抬走了。◆a train carrying commuters to work载送人们上班的列车2★[transitive ]carrysth to have sth with you and take it wherever you go 携带；佩戴◆Police in many countries carry guns.许多国家的警察都带枪。◆I never carry much money on me.我身上从不多带钱。of pipes/wires 管道；线路3★[transitive ]carrysth to contain and direct the flow of water, electricity, etc. 输送，传输，传送（水、电等）◆a pipeline carrying oil输油管道◆The veins carry blood to the heart.静脉把血液输送到心脏。disease 疾病4[transitive ]carrysth if a person, an insect, etc. carriesa disease, they are infected with it and might spread it to others although they might not become sick themselves 传播；传染◆Ticks can carry a nasty disease which affects humans.壁虱可传播危害人类的严重疾病。remember 记忆5[transitive ]~ sth in your head/mindto be able to remember sth 能记住；能回想起support weight 承重6[transitive ]carrysth to support the weight of sth 支撑；承载◆A road bridge has to carry a lot of traffic.公路桥必须承载很多来往车辆。responsibility 责任7[transitive ]carrysth to accept responsibility for sth; to suffer the results of sth 承担（责任）；承受（结果）◆He is carrying the department (= it is only working because of his efforts).他维持着这个部门的工作。◆Their group was targeted to carry the burdenof job losses. 他们那个小组被选中成为裁员的目标。have as quality/feature 具有品质╱特点8[transitive ]carrysth to have sth as a quality or feature 具有（某品质或特点）◆Her speech carried the ring of authority.她的讲话带着权威的口吻。◆My views don't carry much weightwith (= have much influence on)the boss. 我的意见对老板起不了多少作用。◆Each bike carries a ten-year guarantee.每辆自行车保修十年。9[transitive ]carrysth to have sth as a result 带有，带来（某种结果或后果）◆Crimes of violence carry heavy penalties.暴力犯罪要受到严惩。◆Being a combat sport, karate carries with itthe risk of injury. 作为一项格斗运动，空手道有受伤的风险。of throw/kick 扔；踢10[intransitive ]+ noun + adv./prep.if sth that is thrown, kicked, etc. carriesa particular distance, it travels that distance before stopping 扔（或踢等）到…距离◆The fullback's kick carried 50 metres into the crowd.后卫一脚把球踢出 50 米远，落入人群中。of sound 声音11[intransitive ](+ adv./prep.)if a sound carries,it can be heard a long distance away 传得很远take to place/position 带到…地方╱位置12[transitive ]carrysth/sb to/into sth to take sth/sb to a particular point or in a particular direction 向…前进；推进到◆The war was carried into enemy territory.战争已推进到敌方境内。◆Her abilities carried her to the top of her profession.她的才能使她在其从事的行业中出类拔萃。approval/support 赞成；支持13[transitive , usually passive ]carrysth to approve of sth by more people voting for it than against it （以多数票）获得通过◆The resolution was carried by 340 votes to 210.这项决议以 340 票对 210 票获得通过。14[transitive ]to win the support or sympathy of sb; to persuade people to accept your argument 赢得…支持（或同情）；劝说…接受论点carrysb ◆His moving speech was enough to carry the audience.他感人的演讲足以赢得听众的支持。carrysth ◆She nodded in agreement, and he saw he had carried his point.她同意地点点头，他明白他的话已收到效果。have label 有标签15[transitive ]carrysth to have a particular label or piece of information attached 贴有（标签）；附有（信息）◆Cigarettes carry a health warning.香烟上标注着有害健康的警告。news story 新闻报道16[transitive ]carrysth if a newspaper or broadcast carriesa particular story, it publishes or broadcasts it 刊登；登载；播出；报道item in store 商店商品17[transitive ]carrysth if a shop/store carriesa particular item, it has it for sale 销售；出售◆We carry a rangeof educational software. 我们出售各种教育软件。baby 婴儿18[transitive ]be carrying sbto be pregnant with sb 怀孕；怀胎◆She was carrying twins.她怀上了双胞胎。yourself 自己19[transitive ]carryyourself + adv./prep. to hold or move your head or body in a particular way 保持姿态；做姿势◆to carry yourself well姿势正确adding numbers 加法20[transitive ]carrysth to add a number to the next column on the left when adding up numbers, for example when the numbers add up to more than ten 进位IDIOMSbe/get carried aˈwayto get very excited or lose control of your feelings 变得很激动；失去自制力◆I got carried away and started shouting at the television.我激动得不能自持，冲着电视机大叫起来。carry all/everything beˈfore youto be completely successful 全胜；大获成功carry the ˈball( US) ( informal) to take responsibility for getting sth done 承担责任◆My co-worker was sick, so I had to carry the ball.我的搭档病了，所以我得负起全责。carry the ˈcan (for sb/sth)( BrE) ( informal) to accept the blame for sth, especially when it is not your fault 承受责难；（尤指）代人受过，背黑锅carry a torch for sbto be in love with sb, especially sb who does not love you in return 爱上；（尤指）单相思，痴恋☞more at
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PHRASAL VERBSˌcarry sb ˈback (to sth)to make sb remember a time in the past 使回想起；使回忆◆The smell of the sea carried her back to her childhood.大海的气息勾起了她童年的回忆。ˌcarry sth↔ˈforward(alsoˌcarry sth↔ˈover)to move a total amount from one column or page to the next 把总金额转入次栏（或次页）；过账；结转ˌcarry sth↔ˈoff1to win sth 赢得；获得◆He carried off most of the prizes.他赢得了大多数的奖项。2to succeed in doing sth that most people would find difficult 成功地对付，不费劲地处理（大多数人认为难以应付的事）◆She's had her hair cut really short, but she can carry it off.她把头发剪得非常短，但她还是能撑得起这种发型。ˌcarry ˈon1★( especially BrE) to continue moving 继续移动◆Carry on until you get to the junction, then turn left.继续往前走到交叉路口，然后向左转。2( informal) to argue or complain noisily 争吵；吵闹；吵闹地抱怨◆He was shouting and carrying on.他在大吵大闹。☞related noun
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★ˌcarry ˈon (with sth) | ˌcarry sth↔ˈonto continue doing sth 继续做；坚持干◆Carry on with your work while I'm away.我不在时你要接着干。◆After he left I just tried to carry on as normal (= do the things I usually do).他离开后，我只管尽力像往常一样继续干。◆Carry on the good work!干得不错，继续努力吧！carrydoing sth ◆He carried on peeling the potatoes.他不停地削土豆皮。ˌcarry ˈon (with sb)( old-fashioned) to have a sexual relationship with sb when you should not （与…）有不正当的男女关系◆His wife found out he'd been carrying on with another woman.他的妻子发现他和另一个女人勾勾搭搭。ˌcarry sth↔ˈout1★to do sth that you have said you will do or have been asked to do 履行；实施；执行；落实◆to carry out a promise/a threat/a plan/an order把承诺╱威胁╱计划╱命令付诸行动2★to do and complete a task 完成（任务）◆to carry out an inquiry/an investigation/a survey进行查询╱调查╱考察◆Extensive tests have been carried out on the patient.已对患者进行了全面检查。ˌcarry ˈoverto continue to exist in a different situation （在不同情况下）继续存在，保持下去◆Attitudes learned at home carry over into the playground.家里养成的作风会表现在学校的运动场上。ˌcarry sth↔ˈover1to keep sth from one situation and use it or deal with it in a different situation 运用；应用2to delay sth until a later time 延迟；延期◆The match had to be carried over until Sunday.比赛不得不推迟到星期天。3=
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ˌcarry sb ˈthrough | ˌcarry sb ˈthrough sthto help sb to survive a difficult period 帮助…渡过难关◆His determination carried him through the ordeal.他靠坚强的信心渡过了难关。ˌcarry sth ˈthroughto complete sth successfully 成功完成；顺利实现◆It's a difficult job but she's the person to carry it through.这是一项艰巨的工作，但她这个人是能够顺利完成的。ˌcarry ˈthrough (on/with sth)( NAmE) to do what you have said you will do 履行（承诺）◆He has proved he can carry through on his promises.他已证明他能履行自己的诺言。carrycarriescarriedcarryingcarry/ˈkæri; NAmEˈkæri/
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1lift and take [transitive] to hold something in your hand or arms, or support it as you take it somewhere: Gina was carrying a small bunch of flowers. Angela carried the child in her arms. Let me carry that for you. Jack carried his grandson up the stairs.carry something to something/somebody The waiter carried our drinks to the table.► see thesaurus at
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2vehicle/ship/plane [transitive] to take people or things from one place to another in a vehicle, ship, or plane: The ship was carrying drugs. There are more airplanes carrying more people than ever before.3pipe/wire etc [transitive] if a pipe, wire etc carries something such as liquid or electricity, the liquid, electricity etc flows or travels along it: A drain carries surplus water to the river. The aim is for one wire to carry both television and telephone calls.4move something [transitive] to cause something to move along or support something as it moves along: This stretch of water carries a lot of shipping. The bridge carries the main road over the railway. Pollution was carried inland by the wind.5have with you [transitive] to have something with you in your pocket, on your belt, in your bag etc everywhere you go: I don’t carry a handbag. I just carry money in my pocket. All the soldiers carried rifles. He says he’s got to carry a knife to protect himself.6have a quality [transitive] to have something as a particular quality: Degree qualifications carry international recognition. Few medical procedures carry no risk of any kind. Older managers carry more authority in a crisis. The plan is not likely to carry much weight with (=have much influence over) the authorities. If the child believes in what she is saying, she will carry conviction (=make others believe what she says is true).7news/programmes [transitive] if a newspaper, a television or radio broadcast, or a website carries a piece of news, an advertisement etc, it prints it or broadcasts it: The morning paper carried a story about demonstrations in New York and Washington D.C. The national TV network carries religious programmes.8information [transitive] if something carries information, the information is written on it: All tobacco products must carry a health warning. goods carrying the label ‘Made in the USA’9be responsible [transitive] to be responsible for doing something: Each team member is expected to carry a fair share of the workload. Which minister carries responsibility for the police? Parents carry the burden of ensuring that children go to school.10shop [transitive] if a shop carries goods, it has a supply of them for sale: The sports shop carries a full range of equipment.11building [transitive] if a wall etc carries something, it supports the weight of that thing: These two columns carry the whole roof.12take somebody/something [transitive] to take something or someone to a new place, point, or positioncarry somebody/something to something The president wanted to carry the war to the northern states. Blair carried his party to victory in 1997.carry somebody/something into something Clinton carried his campaign into Republican areas.13disease [transitive] if a person, animal, or insect carries a disease, they can pass it to other people or animals even if they are not ill themselves → carrier: The disease is carried by a black fly which lives in the rivers. Birds and monkeys can carry disease.14carry insurance/a guarantee etc to have insurance etc: All our products carry a 12-month guarantee.15be/get carried away to be so excited, angry, interested etc that you are no longer really in control of what you do or say, or you forget everything else: It’s easy to get carried away when you can do so much with the graphics software.16be carried along (by something) to become excited about something or determined to do something: The crowd were carried along on a tide of enthusiasm. You can be carried along by the atmosphere of an auction and spend more than you planned.17crime [transitive] if a crime carries a particular punishment, that is the usual punishment for the crime: Drink-driving should carry an automatic prison sentence. Murder still carries the death penalty.18sound [intransitive] if a sound carries, it goes a long way: In the winter air, sounds carry clearly. The songs of the whales carry through the water over long distances.19ball [intransitive] if a ball carries a particular distance when it is thrown, hit, or kicked, it travels that distance20carry something in your head/mind to remember information that you need, without writing it down: Alice carried a map of the London Underground in her head.21tune [transitive] to sing a tune using the correct notes: I sang solos when I was six because I could carry a tune. The highest voice carries the melody.22persuade [transitive] to persuade a group of people to support you: He had to carry a large majority of his colleagues to get the leadership. Her appeal to common sense was what finally carried the day (=persuaded people to support her).23vote be carried if a suggestion, proposal etc is carried, most of the people at an official meeting vote for it and it is accepted: The amendment was carried by 292 votes to 246. The resolution was carried unanimously (=everyone agreed). Those in favour of the motion raise your arm. Those against? The motion is carried (=proposal is accepted).24election [transitive] American English if someone carries a state or local area in a US election, they win in that state or area: Cuban Americans play an important role in whether he carries Florida in the fall campaign.25your body [transitive always + adverb/preposition] to stand and move in a particular way, or to hold part of your body in a particular way: He had a way of carrying his head on one side.carry yourself She carried herself straight and with confidence.26carry the can (for somebody/something) British English informal to be the person who has to take the blame for something even if it was not their fault, or not their fault alone: He has been left to carry the can for a decision he didn’t make.27not enough effort [transitive] if a group carries someone who is not doing enough work, they have to manage without the work that person should be doing: The team can’t afford to carry any weak players.28child [intransitive, transitive] old-fashioned if a woman is carrying a child, she is pregnant29carry all/everything before you literary to be completely successful in a struggle against other people30carry something too far/to extremes/to excess to do or say too much about something: I don’t mind a joke, but this is carrying it too far.31weight [transitive] to weigh a particular amount more than you should or than you did: Joe carries only nine pounds more than when he was 20.32carry a torch for somebody to love someone romantically who does not love you: He’s been carrying a torch for your sister for years.33carry the torch of something to support an important belief or tradition when other people do not: Leaders in the mountains carried the torch of Greek independence.34as fast as his/her legs could carry him/her as fast as possible: She ran as fast as her legs could carry her.35adding numbers [transitive] to put a number into the next row to the left when you are adding numbers together →
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COLLOCATIONSnounscarry out work· You’ll have to get a builder to carry out the work.carry out your duties/responsibilities· She carried out her duties very efficiently.carry out a task/job· He was unable to carry out simple tasks.carry out research· I was in Italy carrying out research for my book.carry out a survey· The committee has carried out a survey of parking problems in residential areas.carry out a check· Manufacturers carry out safety checks on all new cars.carry out a test· Forensic experts are now carrying out DNA tests.carry out an experiment· Many schools need better facilities for carrying out scientific experiments.carry out a review· The government is carrying out a review of state pension provision.carry out a study· He has carried out various studies into violent behaviour.carry out an investigation· The police will carry out an investigation into what actually happened.carry out an inquiry· A formal inquiry into the cause of death will be carried out.carry out an assessment· The company is carrying out an assessment of staff training needs.carry out a search· Here are some more ways of carrying out information searches online.carry out an attack· It became clear that terrorists had carried out the attack.COLLOCATIONSnounscarry out work· You’ll have to get a builder to carry out the work.carry out your duties/responsibilities· She carried out her duties very efficiently.carry out a task/job· He was unable to carry out simple tasks.carry out research· I was in Italy carrying out research for my book.carry out a survey· The committee has carried out a survey of parking problems in residential areas.carry out a check· Manufacturers carry out safety checks on all new cars.carry out a test· Forensic experts are now carrying out DNA tests.carry out an experiment· Many schools need better facilities for carrying out scientific experiments.carry out a review· The government is carrying out a review of state pension provision.carry out a study· He has carried out various studies into violent behaviour.carry out an investigation· The police will carry out an investigation into what actually happened.carry out an inquiry· A formal inquiry into the cause of death will be carried out.carry out an assessment· The company is carrying out an assessment of staff training needs.carry out a search· Here are some more ways of carrying out information searches online.carry out an attack· It became clear that terrorists had carried out the attack.THESAURUScarry to have something or someone in your hands or arms when you go somewhere: · She was carrying a heavy suitcase.· Mary fainted, and had to be carried inside.tote especially American English informal to carry something such as a bag or a gun: · He came out of the office toting a black leather briefcase.· Guards toting machine guns stood inside the airport.lug to carry something heavy, with difficulty: · They lugged the mail in heavy canvas bags into the building.cart to carry something large and heavy somewhere, especially when this is annoying or hard work: · We carted all the furniture upstairs.schlep American English informal to carry something heavy: · Marty schlepped the suitcases upstairs.bear formal to carry something – used when talking about what someone has with them when they go somewhere. Bear is commonly used as a participle bearing: · They arrived bearing gifts.· Anna returned, bearing a large red packet.carry forward phrasal verb1to succeed in making progress with something: The new team have to carry the work forward.2to include an amount of money in a later set of figures or calculationscarry off phrasal verb1to do something difficult successfully: I was flattered to be offered the job but wasn’t sure if I could carry it off.2to win a prize: a film that carried off three Oscarscarry on phrasal verb1especially British English to continue doing something: Sorry, I interrupted you. Please carry on.carry on doing something You’ll have an accident if you carry on driving like that.carry on with I want to carry on with my course.carry on as usual/as you are/regardless etc2to continue moving: He stopped and looked back, then carried on down the stairs. Carry straight on until you get to the traffic lights.3carry on something if you carry on a particular kind of work or activity, you do it or take part in it: Mr Dean carried on his baking business until he retired. It was so noisy it was hard to carry on a conversation.4spoken to talk in an annoying waycarry on about I wish everyone would stop carrying on about it.5 old-fashioned to have a sexual relationship with someone, when you should not: Lucy confessed to carrying on behind her husband’s back.carry on with She was carrying on with a neighbour.carry out phrasal verb1to do something that needs to be organized and planned: We need to carry out more research. A survey is now being carried out nationwide. Turn off the water supply before carrying out repairs.RegisterIn written English, people often use conduct when writing about research, experiments etc, because this sounds more formal than carry out:· They conducted experiments to test this theory.2to do something that you have said you will do or that someone has asked you to do: Nicholson didn’t carry out his threat to take legal action. We carried out her instructions precisely. Will the government carry out its promise to reform the law?carry over phrasal verb1if something is carried over into a new situation, it continues to exist in the new situation: The pain and violence of his childhood were carried over into his marriage.2to make an official arrangement to do something or use something at a later time: Up to five days’ holiday can be carried over from one year to the next.carry through phrasal verb1to complete or finish something successfully, in spite of difficulties: I’m determined to carry this through.2carry somebody through (something) to help someone to manage during an illness or a difficult period: Her confidence carried her through.
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technical the distance a ball or bullet travels after it has been thrown, hit, or fired