make
noun
Definitions of make noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
a specific type of product, often referring to the brand or company that manufactures it
（產品的）型號；品牌
What brand is your laptop?
你的筆記型電腦是什麼品牌的？
I prefer this make of coffee machine.
我比較喜歡這個品牌的咖啡機。
This make of car is known for its reliability.
這個品牌的汽車以其可靠性著稱。
verb
Definitions of make verb
produce(生產)
- A1Transitive(及物動詞)
to create or produce something using a particular substance or method
製作；製造；生產
She made a delicious salad using fresh ingredients.
她用新鮮的食材做了一道美味的沙拉。
They made unique artwork from recycled materials.
他們用回收材料製作了獨特的藝術品。
The factory makes thousands of parts daily.
這家工廠每天生產數千個零件。
- A1Transitive(及物動詞)
to direct, produce, or perform in a film or television program
執導；製作；拍攝；演出
The director has made many award-winning documentaries.
這位導演已經執導了許多獲獎的紀錄片。
She decided to make a film about her hometown.
她決定拍攝一部關於她家鄉的電影。
They are making a television series about a historical event.
他們正在製作一部關於歷史事件的電視劇。
cause(導致)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)
to be the reason for something to happen; to cause
造成；引起；導致
The heavy rain made severe flooding.
暴雨造成了嚴重的洪水。
This mistake made the entire project late.
這個錯誤導致整個項目延遲。
The long flight made him feel exhausted.
長途飛行讓他感到筋疲力盡。
cause to be(使成為)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to cause something to be in a specific state or condition; to cause to seem
使成為；使變得；使顯得
This innovative technology makes our products more competitive.
這項創新技術使我們的產品更具競爭力。
He needs to improve his communication skills to make himself understood.
他需要提高他的溝通技巧，使自己被理解。
They made their opinions known through public speaking.
他們通過公開演講表達了他們的意見。
perform(執行)
- A2Transitive(及物動詞)
to perform a specific action or activity
做
I need to make a few calls before the meeting.
我需要在會議前打幾個電話。
They made a large donation to charity.
他們向慈善機構捐了一大筆錢。
I've made a doctor's appointment for next week.
我已經預約了醫生下週看診。
total(總計)
- Noun(名詞)Transitive(及物動詞)
to amount to a total when added together
等於；總計為
Three times five makes fifteen.
三乘五等於十五。
These items together make a total of $100.
這些物品加起來總計為100美元。
This will make it your third participation this year.
這將使這成為你今年第三次參與。
calculate(計算)
- Noun(名詞)Transitive(及物動詞)
to calculate or estimate something to be a certain value
計算；估計
What do you make the total amount to be?
你估計總金額是多少？
I make the time to be around 3 p.m.
我估計時間大約是下午3點。
How do you make the calculation for this cost?
你如何計算這項成本？
earn/get(賺取/獲得)
- B2Transitive(及物動詞)
to earn or obtain something, usually money or a gain
賺得；獲得
He makes a lot of money each year as a freelancer.
他作為自由工作者每年賺很多錢。
They made huge profits on their stock trades.
他們在股票交易中獲得了巨額利潤。
She makes a living by selling her crafts.
她靠賣手工藝品謀生。
arrive(到達)
- B1Transitive(及物動詞)informal(非正式)
to arrive at or reach a destination, especially successfully
（尤指成功地）到達
They finally made it to the top of the mountain before sunset.
他們終於在日落前成功抵達山頂。
Even after the long trek, he made it to the finish line.
即使在長途跋涉之後，他還是成功到達了終點線。
We have to make it to the hotel before midnight.
我們必須在午夜前趕到酒店。
get place(取得位置)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to succeed in being selected for a team
成功加入（一隊伍）
He trained very hard to try and make the national team.
他非常努力地訓練，試圖成功加入國家隊。
Only the best athletes make the squad.
只有最優秀的運動員才能成功加入隊伍。
appear in news(出現在新聞)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to appear as a story in the news
成為新聞
The political scandal made national news.
這起政治醜聞成為全國新聞。
The company's breakthrough technology made headlines.
該公司的突破性技術成為頭條新聞。
perfect(完善)
- Transitive(及物動詞)informal(非正式)
to complete or perfect something
使完美；使完整
The accessories really make the outfit!
這些配件真的讓整套服裝完美了！
A good coat of paint really makes the room.
一層好的油漆真的讓房間完美了。
Phrases of make verb
- make certain/sure
To take necessary actions to ensure a particular outcome or condition is achieved or confirmed.
確認；確保
• Before leaving the house, please make certain to lock all doors and windows.
在離開家之前，請務必鎖好所有門窗。
- make someone/something do something
To compel or force a person or thing to perform an action.
強迫某人或某物做某事。
• The manager tried to make the employees work overtime, but they refused.
經理試圖讓員工加班，但他們拒絕了。
- be made to do something
to be compelled or forced to perform a particular action.
被迫做某事
• The students were made to work on the farms during the weekends.
學生們被迫在週末到農場工作。
- make room/space/way
To move your body or move objects to create space for something or someone.
騰出空間
• We need to move the bookshelf to make room for the new piano.
我們需要移動書架來為新鋼琴騰出空間。
- make a bed
To arrange the covers and sheets of a bed neatly after it has been used.
整理床銪
• Every morning, I make my bed before starting anything else.
每天早上，我在開始其他事情之前都會整理床鋪。
Idioms
- make much of something
to treat something as more important or significant than it actually is
重視
• They made much of the opening of the new restaurant.
他們對新餐廳的開張給予了過多的關注。
- make like
To behave or act as if something is true; to pretend.
假裝；裝作
• He made like he didn't hear me and kept watching TV.
他假裝沒聽到我，繼續看電視。
- make to do something
To be on the point of doing something when one is interrupted.
正要做（被打斷）
• He made to speak when the phone rang.
他正要說話時，電話響了。
- make do
to manage with something that is not ideal, due to lack of a better alternative or insufficient resources.
勉強湊合；將就
• We don't have an oven, so we'll have to make do with a frying pan.
我們沒有烤箱，所以只能用平底鍋將就一下。
- make time
To allocate or schedule time, often amidst a busy schedule, to accomplish a specific task or activity considered necessary or important.
撥出時間，特意安排時間做某事
• Despite his busy work schedule, he always makes time to spend with his family.
儘管工作繁忙，他總是會撥出時間陪伴家人。
- make as if to do something
To give the appearance of intending to do something; to behave as if one is about to perform a particular action.
表示似乎將要做出某事；裝作要進行某個動作。
• He made as if to leave the room, but then turned back.
他假裝要離開房間，但隨後又轉身回來。
- make something up as you go along
To create or invent something, such as a story or a plan, without any prior preparation or planning.
隨意編造
• He made the speech up as he went along without any notes, but it sounded very fluid.
他沒有任何筆記就即興發表了演講，但聽起來非常流暢。
- make or break something
To determine whether something will be successful or a failure; to have a decisive impact on something.
成敗在此一舉
• This product launch is make-or-break for the company's future; it could either make the company a household name or lead to its downfall.
這個產品發布對公司的未來至關重要；它可能讓公司成為家喻戶曉的名字，也可能導致其衰敗。
- make it
To achieve a high level of success; to reach the top of one's field.
取得成功
• After many years of hard work, he finally made it in the music industry.
經過多年的努力，他終於在音樂界取得了成功。
- be make or break for someone/something
To be the determining factor in whether someone or something succeeds or fails.
成敗的關鍵
• This product launch is make or break for the company's future.
這個產品發布對公司的未來至關重要。
- make a day/night/evening/weekend of it
To extend an activity or combine several activities to fill an entire day, night, evening, or weekend.
充分利用一整天／晚上／週末
• After shopping in the city, they decided to go to a new restaurant, making a day of it.
在城裡購物後，他們決定去一家新餐廳，好好享受一天。
- make it quick/fast
Used to urge someone to act or complete a task with greater speed; to hurry up.
快點！（請尽快地完成某事）
• We are running late, so make it quick.
我們快遲到了，所以快一點。
- what someone is (really) made of
the true nature of someone's character, strength, or courage
（某人）真正的實力、性格或勇氣。
• He will show what he's made of in the face of this crisis.
他將在這場危機中展現他的真正實力。
- make it with someone
To engage in sexual intercourse with someone.
與某人做愛
• They made it with each other on their first date.
他們第一次約會時就發生了關係。
- do you want to make something/anything of it?
A phrase used to challenge someone, indicating a readiness to argue or fight when they disagree with you.
想打架嗎？
• He said in a challenging tone, 'You don't like my opinion? Do you want to make something of it?'
他用挑釁的語氣說：『你不喜歡我的意見？你想怎麼樣？』
- be made for someone/something
To be perfectly or ideally suited for a particular person or purpose.
天生絕配
• This software seems to be made for me; all its functions match my needs.
這個軟體似乎是為我量身打造的；所有的功能都符合我的需求。
- make it up to someone
To do something good for someone to compensate for upsetting or harming them, aiming to restore the relationship.
補償
• I know I missed your birthday, I'll make it up to you for sure.
我知道我錯過了你的生日，我一定會補償你的。
- make much/a lot of someone
To treat someone with great kindness and generosity; to pamper or spoil someone.
待人很好
• Ever since he got promoted, his colleagues have been making much of him.
自從他升職後，同事們一直對他非常優待。
- be on the make
To be actively seeking to gain more money and power.
追逐名利
• He is always looking for ways to get promoted; clearly, he is on the make.
他總是在尋找升職的方法；很明顯，他在積極追求名利。
Phrasal Verbs of make
- make for something
to cause to happen or facilitate
導致；創造可能
• Proper planning will make for success.
適當的規劃將導致成功。
- make out something
to assert that something is true, often falsely
宣稱；（通常指）謊稱
• He made out that he could easily get the job, but that was just a false claim.
他聲稱自己可以輕鬆得到這份工作，但那只是虛假的主張。
- make out
to manage or handle a situation, typically with success
處理應付（通常指成功地）
• Despite the difficulties, they were able to make out the project successfully.
儘管困難重重，他們還是成功地完成了這個項目。
- make up something
to collectively create a specific entity, amount, or total number
構成；組成
• The committee is made up of three different departments.
委員會由三個不同的部門組成。
- make up
to reconcile and renew friendliness with someone following a disagreement or argument
修復關係；言歸於好
• They decided to make up after their heated argument.
他們在激烈爭吵後決定和好。
- make something into something
to transform one thing into another
將…轉變為
• He made waste into art, showcasing the power of creativity.
他把廢物變成了藝術，展示了創造力的力量。
- make something of something
to attribute a certain degree of significance or importance to something
對…給予一定程度的重視
• He made a lot of the report, considering it highly important.
他非常重視這份報告，認為它極為重要。
- make off with something
to take something unlawfully
竊走
• The thief made off with the store's money during the night.
小偷在夜間竊走了店裡的錢。
- make with something
to provide, carry, or perform an action
提供；攜帶；進行
• He made with drinks at the party.
他在派對上提供了飲料。
- make off
to depart swiftly, typically with the intention of evading capture
迅速離開；（通常指）逃脫
• The thieves made off quickly when they saw the police.
小偷看到警察時迅速逃走了。
- make something out
to complete all required details on a formal document
填寫；開具
• You need to make the check out to the correct payee and fill in the amount.
你需要將支票開給正確的收款人並填寫金額。
- make something up
to create something, like an excuse or story, frequently with the intent to deceive.
編造（藉口、故事等）
• She made up a story to explain why she was late.
她編了一個故事來解釋她為什麼遲到。
- make for somewhere/something
to proceed towards a place or object
前往；朝著…移動
• They decided to make for the beach to enjoy the sun.
他們決定前往海灘享受陽光。
- make something/someone out
to perceive, discern, or comprehend something or someone with effort
費力地看清、聽清或辨認出；理解
• In the fog of the night, he made out a figure ahead.
在夜晚的霧中，他辨認出前方有個人影。
- make up for something
to compensate for a loss or damage by providing something beneficial or positive
彌補；補償
• She worked hard to make up for the time lost due to her illness.
她努力工作以彌補因病而失去的時間。
- make towards something/someone
to proceed in the direction of a specific object or person
朝向…行走；走向…
• He made towards her, trying to catch her attention.
他朝她走去，試圖引起她的注意。
- make something of something/someone
to form an impression or gain an understanding of something or someone
視作；理解為
• She always knows how to make something of people's actions to understand their true intentions.
她總是知道如何從人們的行為中理解他們的真實意圖。
- make someone/something over
to enhance someone or something by altering or refining specific components
改善；改造
• She decided to make over her old house to attract more potential buyers.
她決定翻新她的舊房子，以吸引更多潛在買家。
- make something over to someone
to transfer ownership of something, such as money or property, to another person legally
轉讓（財產、土地等）給某人
• He decided to make his property over to his children.
他決定將他的財產轉讓給他的孩子們。
- make someone/something up
to apply cosmetics to someone's face to enhance or alter their appearance
化妝
• She made herself up before the stage performance to enhance her image.
她在舞台表演前為自己化妝以提升形象。
- make up to someone
to act overly friendly or give excessive praise to someone to gain personal benefits
（為了獲取好處而）討好，奉承，巴結某人
• He tried to make up to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
他試圖討好他的老闆，希望獲得升職。