patch up

US /pætʃ ʌp/

UK /pætʃ ʌp/

修補, 湊合

to repair something, especially in a temporary or hasty way

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We need to patch up this hole in the roof before it rains.

下雨前我們需要修補屋頂上的這個洞。

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He tried to patch up the old car with duct tape.

他試圖用膠帶修補那輛舊車。

彌合, 和解

to reconcile or resolve a disagreement or conflict between people

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After their big argument, they decided to patch up their differences.

大吵一架後，他們決定彌合分歧。

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Can you help me patch up my relationship with my brother?

你能幫我修補我和哥哥的關係嗎？