1. to raise or increase something
提高，增加
The company decided to higher the prices due to increased costs.
由於成本增加，公司決定提高價格。
We need to higher our standards if we want to compete.
如果我們想競爭，就需要提高我們的標準。
Higher Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
higher
verb
快速理解
What does "Higher" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Higher"?
「higher」作為動詞，主要指提高、增加或提升某事物。
- 1
提高（數量、程度）
EN: to raise or increase something
翻譯: 提高或增加某事物
- 2
提升（地位、等級）
EN: to elevate in rank, status, or importance
翻譯: 提升地位、等級或重要性
- 3
使（聲音）變大
EN: to make a sound louder or higher in pitch
翻譯: 使聲音變大或音調變高
小提醒：注意「higher」作動詞時，通常需要搭配受詞，表示「將某物提高」。它本身不是一個獨立的不及物動詞。
發音（How to Pronounce "Higher" in English）
How to pronounce "Higher" in English?"Higher" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Higher" from YouTube Videos
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“If you are a researcher, I hold you to a higher standard of moral conscience to remain ethical in your research and not compromise human welfare in your search for answers.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Higher"?How does "Higher" change by context?
2. to elevate to a higher position or rank
提升（職位或等級）
Her excellent performance higher her to a management position.
她出色的表現將她提升到了管理職位。
The new policy aims to higher the status of teachers in society.
新政策旨在提升教師在社會中的地位。
3. to make something more intense or extreme
加劇，使更強烈
The heated argument only served to higher the tension in the room.
激烈的爭論只會加劇房間裡的緊張氣氛。
The director used dramatic music to higher the emotional impact of the scene.
導演用戲劇性的音樂來加強場景的情感衝擊力。
4. to lift or raise physically
舉起，抬高（物理上）
He had to higher the box onto the top shelf.
他必須把箱子舉到頂層架子上。
Can you higher the flag a bit more?
你能把旗子再舉高一點嗎？
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Higher"?How to make natural sentences with "Higher"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| higher + noun | 提高/增加某物 | The company plans to higher its production targets. (公司計劃提高其生產目標。) |
| higher + noun + to + V | 提高某物以做某事 | The government aims to higher taxes to fund public services. (政府旨在提高稅收以資助公共服務。) |
| higher + noun + by + amount/percentage | 將某物提高一定數量/百分比 | They decided to higher the price by 10%. (他們決定將價格提高10%。) |
| higher + one's + noun (e.g., voice, game) | 提高自己的...（如音量、水準） | She had to higher her voice to be heard over the noise. (她必須提高音量才能在噪音中被聽見。) |
| be + heightened | 被提高/被增強 | Security measures were heightened after the incident. (事件發生後，安全措施被加強了。) |
用法說明
How is "Higher" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Higher"?
higher than vs higher to
- higher than 用於比較兩個或多個事物在程度、等級或數量上的差異，後面接名詞、代名詞或子句。
- higher to 在標準英語中並非正確的比較級用法。
- 當表示「對...來說更高」時，應使用 higher for (某人) 或 higher in (某領域)。
- 在非正式口語中，有時會聽到
higher to被誤用來代替higher than，但這被視為文法錯誤。 EN: The cost of living is higher in this city than in my hometown. 翻譯: 這個城市的生活成本比我家鄉高。
EN:This mountain is higher than the one we climbed last year.
翻譯:這座山比我們去年爬的那座更高。
總結建議
正確的比較結構應使用「higher than」，避免使用不正確的「higher to」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Higher" and similar words?How to choose "Higher" vs alternatives?
higher vs raise
"higher" 是形容詞，描述位置或程度更高；"raise" 是及物動詞，表示將某物舉起或提高。
higher vs increase
"higher" 是狀態形容詞；"increase" 是動詞，強調數量或程度的增長過程。
higher vs elevate
"higher" 是基本形容詞；"elevate" 是較正式的動詞，意指提升到更高層次，常用於抽象概念。
口語用法
How is "Higher" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Higher"?
引述
在口語中，常用來引述或模仿他人提升某事物標準或要求的說法。 EN: She was like, "We need to higher the bar for the next project." 翻譯: 她當時就說：「我們得為下個專案提高標準。」
EN:My boss just came in and said, "Let's higher our expectations for Q4."
翻譯:我老闆走進來就說：「我們得提高對第四季的期望。」
語氣強調
用於強調決心或行動，常與「需要」、「必須」等詞連用，語氣較強烈。 EN: We absolutely have to higher our game if we want to compete. 翻譯: 我們若想競爭，就絕對必須提升自己的水準。
EN:You really need to higher your standards when choosing a partner.
翻譯:你在選擇伴侶時，真的需要提高你的標準。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，作為一個短暫的停頓點，後面常接具體方法或目標。 EN: Our goal is to... higher... the quality of customer service across the board. 翻譯: 我們的目標是…提高…整體的客戶服務品質。
EN:What we should do is, um, higher... the priority of this issue in the meeting.
翻譯:我們該做的是，嗯，提高…這個議題在會議中的優先級。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語或學術寫作中，建議使用更標準的動詞如 "raise", "increase", "enhance" 來替代口語化的 "higher"。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Higher"?What fixed phrases with "Higher" should I remember?
higher oneself
verb + reflexive pronoun
提升自己的地位、水準或境界
higher the stakes
verb + object (the stakes)
增加風險、賭注或重要性
higher one's game
verb + possessive pronoun + game
提升表現水準或競爭力
higher the bar
verb + object (the bar)
提高標準或期望
higher the price
verb + object (the price/cost)
提高價格或成本
higher the roof
verb + object (the roof)
字面：加高屋頂；比喻：擴大容量或提升上限
higher one's sights
verb + possessive pronoun + sights
設定更高的目標或抱負
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Higher"?Which "Higher" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We need to higher the standard.
✓We need to raise the standard.
「higher」是形容詞（比較級）或副詞，不能直接當動詞使用。表達「提高」某物時，應使用動詞如「raise」、「increase」或「lift」。
×The price expected to higher next month.
✓The price is expected to be higher next month.
在預期或描述狀態變化的結構中，「higher」作為形容詞，前面需要繫動詞（如 is, are, was, will be）來構成謂語。
×They plan to higher more staff.
✓They plan to hire more staff.
「higher」（更高）和「hire」（雇用）發音相似，但詞義和詞性完全不同。此處應使用動詞「hire」。
×This mountain is more higher than that hill.
✓This mountain is higher than that hill.
「higher」已經是「high」的比較級形式，不應再與「more」連用。這是雙重比較的錯誤。
×He jumped higher enough to reach the basket.
✓He jumped high enough to reach the basket.
「enough」修飾形容詞或副詞時應置於其後，但此處語意是「跳得夠高」，應用原級「high」而非比較級「higher」，除非在明確的比較情境中。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Higher"?What are tense/participle forms of "Higher"?