carried
/ˈkær.i/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈærid] /ˈker.i/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈærid] /ˈker-ē How to pronounce carry (audio) ˈka-rē/ (ame, mw)
carried — verb
- carriedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- carrieds3rd person singular
- carrieding-ing form
- carriededpast simple
1. moved a person or object somewhere else while holding it, supporting it, or taki
moved a person or object somewhere else while holding it, supporting it, or taking it in a vehicle.
Arjun carried his sleeping daughter up the stairs without making a sound.
carried + person + direction
The delivery truck carried fresh vegetables to the market every morning before sunrise.
Eri carried two heavy buckets of water from the well to her grandmother's kitchen.
The rescue helicopter carried the injured hiker to the nearest hospital in under twenty minutes.
At the airport, a strong porter carried all six suitcases to the taxi stand.
- transported
often used for larger-scale movement of goods or people
- conveyed
more formal; often used in technical or written contexts
- hauled
suggests pulling or dragging something heavy with effort
文法句型
carried + noun phrase
2. kept something on your person or close to you so that it was available whenever
kept something on your person or close to you so that it was available whenever you needed it, such as a bag, phone, or weapon.
Renata carried a small first-aid kit in her backpack on every hiking trip.
carried + object + in/on
My grandfather always carried a pocket knife, even when he went to the supermarket.
The detective carried her badge inside her jacket so no one would notice her at the scene.
At the station gate, Christopher carried a licensed gun under his coat all night.
文法句型
carried + noun phrase
3. held up the weight of something, such as a heavy load, a roof, or a person, with
held up the weight of something, such as a heavy load, a roof, or a person, without breaking or failing.
The old wooden bridge carried the weight of the farmer's tractor safely across the stream.
carried + weight
Christopher's strong shoulders carried his little sister all the way home from the park.
The thick stone columns carried the entire roof of the temple for more than five hundred years.
During training, each soldier carried a pack that weighed over thirty kilograms.
文法句型
carried + noun phrase
4. moved sounds, information, smells, diseases, or other effects from one place to
moved sounds, information, smells, diseases, or other effects from one place to another so that other people or things received them.
The wind carried the smell of fresh bread from the bakery all the way to the playground.
carried + smell
The radio signal carried the prime minister's speech to every village across the region.
carried + sound/information
A mosquito carried the virus from one patient to another during the outbreak in the crowded camp.
The internet cable carried thousands of messages every second between the two continents.
Her voice carried so well that even people at the back of the hall could hear every word.
- transmitted
more technical; often used for signals or diseases
- conveyed
often used for abstract things like ideas or feelings
- spread
used particularly for news, diseases, or panic
文法句型
carried + noun phrase + (from ...) to ...
5. had a certain quality, meaning, or result as part of what was said or felt — for
had a certain quality, meaning, or result as part of what was said or felt — for example, a threat, a warning, or a sense of sadness.
His father's brief message carried a quiet warning that made the whole room fall silent.
carried + warning
The old photograph carried so many memories that my grandmother began to cry when she saw it.
carried + memories
Taking money from the charity fund carried serious consequences for the local politician.
Every word in her letter carried gratitude for the years of kindness she had received.
文法句型
carried + noun phrase
6. gained enough votes, agreement, or support from a group of people to make a prop
gained enough votes, agreement, or support from a group of people to make a proposal or decision succeed.
The new policy was carried by a narrow majority of just three votes after a long debate.
carried by + majority
The committee carried the motion despite strong objections from two of its senior members.
carried + motion/proposal
Her passionate speech carried the audience, and the resolution passed almost without opposition.
After two hours of argument, the chair's proposal carried without a single change.
文法句型
carried + noun phrase
用法筆記
This sense is formal and usually refers to official votes, motions, or decisions in meetings. The subject is often a person or group who influences others.
7. kept an activity, project, or process running successfully, often by providing m
kept an activity, project, or process running successfully, often by providing money, effort, or leadership.
A generous donation from the local church carried the food bank through the difficult winter months.
carried + organization/project through
Élise carried the team during the final sprint, scoring two goals in the last six minutes.
carried + team
The small shop was carried by loyal customers who came every week, even during the economic crisis.
Volunteer drivers carried the meal program until the town hired new staff.
- sustained
more formal; often used for long-term efforts or environmental contexts
- maintained
general term for keeping something in good condition
- financed
specifically about providing money
文法句型
carried + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in expressions such as 'carried something through', and frequently with an adverb or prepositional phrase indicating duration.
8. moved a number from one column to the next in addition when the total exceeded n
moved a number from one column to the next in addition when the total exceeded nine, so that it could be added there.
When Romi added 58 and 67, she carried the 1 from the ones column to the tens.
carried + number + from ... to ...
The teacher reminded the class to write the carried digit in the next place before adding the hundreds.
carried digit
Hugo carried 2 into the hundreds column before writing the next line.
Renata got the sum wrong because she forgot the 1 she had carried.
- transferred
more general term; used outside of arithmetic as well
文法句型
carried + number + over (to next column)
用法筆記
This is a technical usage restricted to arithmetic. Learners may encounter it in textbooks and exam instructions.
9. in sports, moved forward with the ball or puck under control, or sent a ball far
in sports, moved forward with the ball or puck under control, or sent a ball far enough to clear an obstacle or reach a player.
Darius carried the ball thirty yards down the field before being tackled near the goal line.
carried the ball + distance
The hockey forward carried the puck behind the net and passed it to Kemi for a quick shot.
carried + the puck
In the final minute, the quarterback carried the ball himself instead of throwing it to a receiver.
Arjun's drive carried the bunker and stopped near the flag.
文法句型
carried + the ball/puck + (forward)
用法筆記
This sense is used mainly in American football, ice hockey, and basketball (dribbling). The object is usually 'the ball' or 'the puck'.
10. was pregnant with a baby before it was born.
was pregnant with a baby before it was born.
Sari carried her first child during the hottest summer the town had ever recorded.
carried + child
The doctor told Baraka that she carried twins, which came as a wonderful surprise to the whole family.
carried + twins
In the novel, the queen carried the future king for nine long months while the kingdom waited anxiously.
For months, the mare carried a foal while the stable workers watched carefully.
- bore
literary or old-fashioned; often used in biblical contexts
- was expecting
informal euphemism for being pregnant
文法句型
carried + a baby/child
用法筆記
This is a somewhat formal or literary way to talk about pregnancy. In everyday speech, 'was pregnant with' is more common.