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

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

佔用, 佔據

to occupy space or time

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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。
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My new job will take up most of my time.
我的新工作會佔用我大部分時間。
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occupyfillconsumeabsorb
3.

改短, 縮短

to shorten a piece of clothing

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The tailor needs to take up the hem of these trousers.
裁縫需要改短這條褲子的褲腳。
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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。
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shortenhemalter
4.

接受, 採納

to accept an offer or challenge

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