to promote (to a higher-ranking position) · to lift; to hoist · (fig.) to elevate; to raise; to improve

tí shēng

t+í·2nd tonesh+ēng·1st tone

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She studied abroad in order to brush up her English.

她在国外学习以便提升她的英语。

My brother’s in the army. He was just promoted to the rank of major.

我的哥哥在军队里.他刚刚被提升为少校.

Creating creativity itself is improving creativity.

创新创新本身就提升了创新。

Try to polish up your English.

努力提升英文能力。

I'll keep the tips you shared for improving my presentation skills.

你对提升我演讲能力的建议，我会记下来。

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