make
名詞
定義 make 名詞
- Countable
a specific type of product, often referring to the brand or company that manufactures it
What brand is your laptop?
I prefer this make of coffee machine.
This make of car is known for its reliability.
動詞
定義 make 動詞
produce
- A1Transitive
to create or produce something using a particular substance or method
She made a delicious salad using fresh ingredients.
They made unique artwork from recycled materials.
The factory makes thousands of parts daily.
- A1Transitive
to direct, produce, or perform in a film or television program
The director has made many award-winning documentaries.
She decided to make a film about her hometown.
They are making a television series about a historical event.
cause
- B1Transitive
to be the reason for something to happen; to cause
The heavy rain made severe flooding.
This mistake made the entire project late.
The long flight made him feel exhausted.
cause to be
- Transitive
to cause something to be in a specific state or condition; to cause to seem
This innovative technology makes our products more competitive.
He needs to improve his communication skills to make himself understood.
They made their opinions known through public speaking.
perform
- A2Transitive
to perform a specific action or activity
I need to make a few calls before the meeting.
They made a large donation to charity.
I've made a doctor's appointment for next week.
total
- NounTransitive
to amount to a total when added together
Three times five makes fifteen.
These items together make a total of $100.
This will make it your third participation this year.
calculate
- NounTransitive
to calculate or estimate something to be a certain value
What do you make the total amount to be?
I make the time to be around 3 p.m.
How do you make the calculation for this cost?
earn/get
- B2Transitive
to earn or obtain something, usually money or a gain
He makes a lot of money each year as a freelancer.
They made huge profits on their stock trades.
She makes a living by selling her crafts.
arrive
- B1Transitiveinformal
to arrive at or reach a destination, especially successfully
They finally made it to the top of the mountain before sunset.
Even after the long trek, he made it to the finish line.
We have to make it to the hotel before midnight.
get place
- Transitive
to succeed in being selected for a team
He trained very hard to try and make the national team.
Only the best athletes make the squad.
appear in news
- Transitive
to appear as a story in the news
The political scandal made national news.
The company's breakthrough technology made headlines.
perfect
- Transitiveinformal
to complete or perfect something
The accessories really make the outfit!
A good coat of paint really makes the room.
片語 make 動詞
- make certain/sure
To take necessary actions to ensure a particular outcome or condition is achieved or confirmed.
• Before leaving the house, please make certain to lock all doors and windows.
- make someone/something do something
To compel or force a person or thing to perform an action.
• The manager tried to make the employees work overtime, but they refused.
- be made to do something
to be compelled or forced to perform a particular action.
• The students were made to work on the farms during the weekends.
- make room/space/way
To move your body or move objects to create space for something or someone.
• We need to move the bookshelf to make room for the new piano.
- make a bed
To arrange the covers and sheets of a bed neatly after it has been used.
• Every morning, I make my bed before starting anything else.
成語
- make much of something
to treat something as more important or significant than it actually is
• They made much of the opening of the new restaurant.
- make like
To behave or act as if something is true; to pretend.
• He made like he didn't hear me and kept watching TV.
- make to do something
To be on the point of doing something when one is interrupted.
• He made to speak when the phone rang.
- make do
to manage with something that is not ideal, due to lack of a better alternative or insufficient resources.
• We don't have an oven, so we'll have to make do with a frying pan.
- make time
To allocate or schedule time, often amidst a busy schedule, to accomplish a specific task or activity considered necessary or important.
• Despite his busy work schedule, he always makes time to spend with his family.
- 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.
• He made as if to leave the room, but then turned back.
- 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.
• He made the speech up as he went along without any notes, but it sounded very fluid.
- make or break something
To determine whether something will be successful or a failure; to have a decisive impact on something.
• 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.
- make it
To achieve a high level of success; to reach the top of one's field.
• After many years of hard work, he finally made it in the music industry.
- be make or break for someone/something
To be the determining factor in whether someone or something succeeds or fails.
• This product launch is make or break for the company's future.
- 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.
• After shopping in the city, they decided to go to a new restaurant, making a day of it.
- make it quick/fast
Used to urge someone to act or complete a task with greater speed; to hurry up.
• We are running late, so make it quick.
- what someone is (really) made of
the true nature of someone's character, strength, or courage
• He will show what he's made of in the face of this crisis.
- make it with someone
To engage in sexual intercourse with someone.
• They made it with each other on their first date.
- 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.
• He said in a challenging tone, 'You don't like my opinion? Do you want to make something of it?'
- be made for someone/something
To be perfectly or ideally suited for a particular person or purpose.
• This software seems to be made for me; all its functions match my needs.
- make it up to someone
To do something good for someone to compensate for upsetting or harming them, aiming to restore the relationship.
• I know I missed your birthday, I'll make it up to you for sure.
- make much/a lot of someone
To treat someone with great kindness and generosity; to pamper or spoil someone.
• Ever since he got promoted, his colleagues have been making much of him.
- be on the make
To be actively seeking to gain more money and power.
• He is always looking for ways to get promoted; clearly, he is on the make.
片語動詞 make
- make for something
to cause to happen or facilitate
• Proper planning will make for success.
- make out something
to assert that something is true, often falsely
• He made out that he could easily get the job, but that was just a false claim.
- make out
to manage or handle a situation, typically with success
• Despite the difficulties, they were able to make out the project successfully.
- make up something
to collectively create a specific entity, amount, or total number
• The committee is made up of three different departments.
- make up
to reconcile and renew friendliness with someone following a disagreement or argument
• They decided to make up after their heated argument.
- make something into something
to transform one thing into another
• He made waste into art, showcasing the power of creativity.
- make something of something
to attribute a certain degree of significance or importance to something
• He made a lot of the report, considering it highly important.
- make off with something
to take something unlawfully
• The thief made off with the store's money during the night.
- make with something
to provide, carry, or perform an action
• He made with drinks at the party.
- make off
to depart swiftly, typically with the intention of evading capture
• The thieves made off quickly when they saw the police.
- make something out
to complete all required details on a formal document
• You need to make the check out to the correct payee and fill in the amount.
- make something up
to create something, like an excuse or story, frequently with the intent to deceive.
• She made up a story to explain why she was late.
- make for somewhere/something
to proceed towards a place or object
• They decided to make for the beach to enjoy the sun.
- make something/someone out
to perceive, discern, or comprehend something or someone with effort
• In the fog of the night, he made out a figure ahead.
- make up for something
to compensate for a loss or damage by providing something beneficial or positive
• She worked hard to make up for the time lost due to her illness.
- make towards something/someone
to proceed in the direction of a specific object or person
• He made towards her, trying to catch her attention.
- make something of something/someone
to form an impression or gain an understanding of something or someone
• She always knows how to make something of people's actions to understand their true intentions.
- make someone/something over
to enhance someone or something by altering or refining specific components
• She decided to make over her old house to attract more potential buyers.
- make something over to someone
to transfer ownership of something, such as money or property, to another person legally
• He decided to make his property over to his children.
- make someone/something up
to apply cosmetics to someone's face to enhance or alter their appearance
• She made herself up before the stage performance to enhance her image.
- make up to someone
to act overly friendly or give excessive praise to someone to gain personal benefits
• He tried to make up to his boss in hopes of getting a promotion.