make something up

Related to word: make

Phrasal Verb

Definition (完成)

  1. to bring a quantity to completeness or accuracy.

    补足;补充

    • She needs to make up the accounts to ensure all figures are correct and nothing is missing.

      她需要补足账目,确保所有数字都正确且没有遗漏。

    • To meet the deadline, he has to make up for lost time by returning to work.

      为了赶上截止日期,他必须通过重新投入工作来弥补失去的时间。

    • The budget for the project needs to be made up again to ensure total accuracy.

      项目的预算需要重新补足以确保完全准确。

Definition (发明)

  1. B2

    to create something, like an excuse or story, frequently with the intent to deceive.

    编造(借口、故事等)

    • She made up a story to explain why she was late.

      她编了一个故事来解释她为什么迟到。

    • He always makes up excuses to avoid responsibility.

      他总是编造借口来逃避责任。

    • Students often make up reasons to avoid taking tests.

      学生们经常编造理由来逃避考试。

Definition (准备)

  1. to organize or arrange by combining various elements together.

    组合准备;安排;整理

    • They made up a complete report by combining various unrelated data.

      他们通过结合各种不相关的数据整理出了一份完整的报告。

    • She is good at making up new designs by combining different materials.

      她很擅长通过结合不同材料来创造新设计。

    • The travel plan was made up collaboratively by all participants.

      这个旅行计划是由所有参与者共同整理出来的。

  2. to craft or assemble an item from fabric.

    缝制(布料)

    • She made up a dress from various colored fabrics.

      她用各种颜色的布料缝制了一件洋装。

    • The designer made up a beautiful outfit from high-quality fabric.

      设计师用高品质的布料缝制了一件美丽的服装。

    • The tailor made up an exquisite jacket for the customer, showcasing his skills.

      裁缝师为顾客缝制了一件精致的夹克,展示了他的手艺。

  3. when forming a layout for a page, book, or newspaper, arranging the text and images as they will be published.

    (书、报等)排版

    • The editor paid great attention to detail while making up the layout for the book.

      编辑在为这本书设计排版时非常注重细节。

    • He spent the entire day making up the layout for the newspaper, ensuring everything looked organized.

      他花了一整天的时间为报纸设计排版,确保一切看起来都很整齐。

    • The designer is making up the layout for the webpage, carefully arranging each element.

      设计师正在为网页设计排版,仔细安排每个元素。

  4. arranging sheets and blankets on a bed to provide accommodation.

    铺床

    • The attendant made up the beds quickly before the guests arrived.

      服务员在客人到达之前迅速铺好了床。

    • She makes up the beds every day to keep the rooms tidy.

      她每天都会铺床以保持房间整洁。

    • Our staff ensures that all beds are made up before guests check in.

      我们的员工确保在客人入住前所有床都铺好了。

  5. to start a fire or add more fuel to sustain it.

    生火或为火添加燃料

    • I learned how to make up a fire while camping in the wild.

      我在野外露营时学会了如何生火。

    • On cold nights, we need to keep adding fuel to make up the fire.

      在寒冷的夜晚,我们需要不断添加燃料来维持火势。

    • He managed to make up a fire using sticks and dry grass.

      他用树枝和干草成功生起了火。

Definition (替代)

  1. to compensate for something, often time or work, that has been lost.

    补偿;弥补

    • He plans to make up for the work he missed last week by working overtime.

      他计划通过加班来弥补上周错过的工作。

    • To make up for the gaps in her learning, she enrolled in an after-school tutoring program.

      为了弥补她学习上的差距,她报名参加了课后辅导班。

    • He made considerable efforts to make up for the time he lost.

      他付出了巨大的努力来弥补他失去的时间。