make something up
US /meɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʌp/
UK /meɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʌp/
片語動詞
1.
編造, 捏造
to invent something, often a story or excuse
範例:
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He tried to make something up about why he was late, but I didn't believe him.
他試圖編造一個理由解釋他為什麼遲到，但我沒有相信他。
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The children love to make up stories before bedtime.
孩子們喜歡在睡前編故事。
2.
彌補, 補回
to compensate for something lost or missed
範例:
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I'll make up the time I missed by working extra hours tonight.
我今晚會加班，補回我錯過的時間。
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We need to make up for the lost sales from last quarter.
我們需要彌補上季度損失的銷售額。
3.
和好, 言歸於好
to reconcile or become friends again after an argument
範例:
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After their big fight, they decided to make up and move on.
大吵一架後，他們決定和好並繼續前進。
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It's important to make up with your friends after a disagreement.
在分歧之後與朋友和好很重要。
4.
化妝, 打扮
to apply cosmetics to one's face
範例:
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She likes to make up her face before going out.
她喜歡在出門前化妝。
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It takes her a long time to make up in the morning.
她早上化妝需要很長時間。
5.
構成, 組成
to constitute or form something
範例:
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These ingredients make up the main course.
這些食材構成主菜。
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Women make up 60% of the workforce.
女性佔勞動力總數的60%。