take up

US /teɪk ˈʌp/
UK /teɪk ˈʌp/
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1.

開始從事, 著手

to start a hobby, sport, or other activity

:
She decided to take up painting in her free time.
她決定在空閒時間開始畫畫。
He's thinking of taking up golf.
他正在考慮開始打高爾夫。
2.

佔用, 佔據

to occupy space or time

:
This sofa will take up too much space in the living room.
這張沙發會佔用客廳太多空間。
My new job will take up most of my time.
我的新工作會佔用我大部分時間。
3.

改短, 縮短

to shorten a piece of clothing

:
The tailor needs to take up the hem of these trousers.
裁縫需要改短這條褲子的褲腳。
Can you take up this dress for me? It's too long.
你能幫我改短這條裙子嗎?它太長了。
4.

接受, 採納

to accept an offer or challenge

:
He decided to take up the job offer.
他決定接受這份工作邀請。
She was quick to take up the challenge.
她很快就接受了挑戰。