make something up

Related to word: make

片語動詞

Definition (完成)

  1. to bring a quantity to completeness or accuracy.

    補足;補充

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

      她需要補足帳目,確保所有數字都正確且沒有遺漏。

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

      為了趕上截止日期,他必須通過重新投入工作來彌補失去的時間。

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

      專案的預算需要重新補足以確保完全準確。

Definition (發明)

  1. B2

    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。

    • He always makes up excuses to avoid responsibility.

      他總是編造藉口來逃避責任。

    • Students often make up reasons to avoid taking tests.

      學生們經常編造理由來逃避考試。

Definition (準備)

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

    組合準備;安排;整理

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

      他們透過結合各種不相關的數據整理出了一份完整的報告。

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

      她很擅長透過結合不同材料來創造新設計。

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

      這個旅行計劃是由所有參與者共同整理出來的。

  2. to craft or assemble an item from fabric.

    縫製(布料)

    • She made up a dress from various colored fabrics.

      她用各種顏色的布料縫製了一件洋裝。

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

      設計師用高品質的布料縫製了一件美麗的服裝。

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

      裁縫師為顧客縫製了一件精緻的夾克,展示了他的手藝。

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

    (書、報等)排版

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

      編輯在為這本書設計排版時非常注重細節。

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

      他花了一整天的時間為報紙設計排版,確保一切看起來都很整齊。

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

      設計師正在為網頁設計排版,仔細安排每個元素。

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

    鋪床

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

      服務員在客人到達之前迅速鋪好了床。

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

      她每天都會鋪床以保持房間整潔。

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

      我們的員工確保在客人入住前所有床都鋪好了。

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

    生火或為火添加燃料

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

      我在野外露營時學會了如何生火。

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

      在寒冷的夜晚,我們需要不斷添加燃料來維持火勢。

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

      他用樹枝和乾草成功生起了火。

Definition (替代)

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

    補償;彌補

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

      他計劃通過加班來彌補上週錯過的工作。

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

      為了彌補她學習上的差距,她報名參加了課後輔導班。

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

      他付出了巨大的努力來彌補他失去的時間。