to raise · to increase · to improve

tí gāo

t+í·2nd toneg+āo·1st tone

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We have optimized the database indexing, and as a result, system efficiency has improved by 50%.

我们优化了数据库索引，结果系统效率提高了50%。

The landlord says he wants to raise the rent.

東家说要提高租金。

It seems that the purpose of his study abroad was to improve his ability to speak English.

看来他出国学习的目的是要提高他说英语的能力。

The challenge we are going to face is how to increase work efficiency.

如何提高工作效率是我们现在要面临的难题。

We suggest raising the fees.

我们建议提高收費。

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