mend
名詞
定義 mend 名詞
- Countable(可数名词)
A repaired area on a piece of clothing.
衣物修补处
動詞
定義 mend 動詞
- B1Transitive(及物动词)
To repair something that is damaged or broken.
修理；修复；缝补
Could you mend this tear in my pants?
你能帮我修补这条裤子上的破洞吗？
This old coat needs to be mended before I can wear it.
这件旧外套需要修补后我才能穿。
They need to find someone to mend the broken fence.
他们需要找人來修理那扇坏掉的围栏。
成語
- mend your ways
To improve one's behavior after having acted improperly.
改过自新，改正不良的行为。
• After being warned multiple times, he finally decided to mend his ways.
在多次被警告后，他终于决定改过自新。
- mend your fences
To attempt to restore a friendly relationship with someone after a disagreement or conflict.
修补关系，重修旧好
• After their big argument, he decided to take the initiative to mend his fences.
在他们大吵一架后，他决定主动修补关系。
- be on the mend
To be recovering from an illness or injury; improving in health.
（疾病或受伤后）身体状况正在好转。
• After several weeks of rest, he is finally on the mend.
经过几周的休息，他终于开始好转了。