make something up
US /meɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʌp/
UK /meɪk ˈsʌmθɪŋ ʌp/
短语动词
1.
编造, 捏造
to invent something, often a story or excuse
示例:
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He tried to make something up about why he was late, but I didn't believe him.
他试图编造一个理由解释他为什么迟到，但我没有相信他。
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The children love to make up stories before bedtime.
孩子们喜欢在睡前编故事。
2.
弥补, 补回
to compensate for something lost or missed
示例:
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I'll make up the time I missed by working extra hours tonight.
我今晚会加班，补回我错过的时间。
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We need to make up for the lost sales from last quarter.
我们需要弥补上季度损失的销售额。
3.
和好, 言归于好
to reconcile or become friends again after an argument
示例:
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After their big fight, they decided to make up and move on.
大吵一架后，他们决定和好并继续前进。
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It's important to make up with your friends after a disagreement.
在分歧之后与朋友和好很重要。
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化妆, 打扮
to apply cosmetics to one's face
示例:
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She likes to make up her face before going out.
她喜欢在出门前化妆。
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It takes her a long time to make up in the morning.
她早上化妆需要很长时间。
5.
构成, 组成
to constitute or form something
示例:
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These ingredients make up the main course.
这些食材构成主菜。
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Women make up 60% of the workforce.
女性占劳动力总数的60%。