put

to set aside something, typically time or money, for a particular purpose.

保留（時間）；儲蓄（錢）

• She puts aside a portion of her salary every month for emergencies.

她每個月都會把一部分薪水存起來以應對緊急情況。

to place an item back in its original location

把…放回原來的位置

• After using the tool, he put it back in its original location.

使用完工具後，他把它放回了原來的位置。

to adjust the time on a clock or watch to display a later time, particularly by an hour ahead

撥快（鐘錶）

• To accommodate the new agreement, they put the meeting forward by an hour.

為了適應新的協議，他們把會議提前了一小時。

to turn off a light by using a switch to stop it from shining

關掉（燈）

• Please put the light out so we can rest our eyes.

請關掉燈，這樣我們可以讓眼睛休息。

to install a significant piece of equipment or system in a room or building for use

安裝設備

• The engineer put in a new air conditioning system in the office.

工程師在辦公室安裝了新的空調系統。

to allocate a sum of money to cover a part of the expense of something

投入资金作为…的一部分费用

• They decided to put $1,000 towards the construction of the new office.

他們決定拿出1000美元來建設新辦公室。

to exert effort in assisting someone, even when it may cause inconvenience.

（為了幫助他人）竭盡全力

• Even in the heavy rain, he was willing to pick me up, truly putting himself out for me.

即使在大雨中，他還是願意來接我，真是為我竭盡全力。

to set money aside for future use

儲蓄（資金）

• She puts aside a portion of her salary each month for future use.

她每個月都將一部分薪水存起來以備將來使用。

to store something in its usual location or container

將…整理或存放起來

• Please put this book away and return it to the shelf.

請把這本書收起來並放回書架上。

to activate a device or cause it to start playing content, such as a CD or DVD, by pressing a button or switch.

（使）（CD播放器或DVD播放器等設備）開始運作

• I just need to put the device on to start playing music.

我只需要打開設備就可以開始播放音樂。

to convey your ideas and opinions in a clear way, allowing others to comprehend them and recognize your character

明確表達自己的觀點或想法

• During the meeting, it is important that you put yourself across clearly so that everyone can understand.

在會議期間，你必須清楚地表達自己，讓每個人都能理解。

Refer to put something in/put something into something

（參見 put sth in）

• She put all her time into her research.

她把所有時間都投入到她的研究中。

to submit a formal application or request to obtain or perform something

提出正式要求；申請

• He has put in for a promotion.

他已經申請了升職。

to estimate or approximate the cost, size, number, or amount of something.

估計；估算

• We put the cost of the project at about one million dollars.

我們將這個專案的成本估計約為一百萬美元。

When you put the phone down, you return the handset or receiver to its resting place when not in use.

放下（電話話筒）

• After the meeting ended, he put the phone down and took a deep breath.

會議結束後，他放下電話並深吸了一口氣。

to display or convey a specific form of resistance or opposition towards something

表現（反對或抵抗）

• He always puts up strong resistance against unfair treatment.

他總是對不公平待遇表現出強烈的抵抗。

to elevate something or secure it in an elevated position

舉起；抬高；升高固定

• They need to put the lantern up higher so that everyone can see it.

他們需要把燈籠掛得更高，這樣每個人都能看見。

to articulate ideas and opinions distinctly, ensuring that others comprehend them effortlessly

清楚闆明（自己的思想或观点）

• Her presentation was successful because she could put her ideas across clearly.

她的簡報很成功，因為她能夠清楚地表達她的想法。

to spend the night at a particular location

過夜住宿

• When we arrived in the city, our friend offered to put us up at his place.

當我們到達城市時，我們的朋友提議讓我們在他家過夜。

to experience poor treatment from someone exploiting your helpfulness and goodwill

受到利用或被他人佔便宜

• He always asks me for help, making me feel like I am being put upon.

他總是請我幫忙，讓我感覺自己好像被利用了。

to tolerate or endure an unpleasant situation or a person who behaves poorly.

忍耐；忍受

• She put up with the harsh work environment until she found a better opportunity.

她忍耐著惡劣的工作環境，直到找到更好的機會。

to convey an idea distinctly, ensuring it is comprehended by others

清楚表達

• She put her point across clearly using charts, hoping that everyone would understand.

她使用圖表清晰地表達了她的觀點，希望每個人都能理解。

to express a concept or perspective, or to propose a plan or individual, for others to evaluate

陳述（意見或想法）；建議（計劃或個人）

• She put forward a new marketing strategy at the meeting.

她在會議上提出了一個新的行銷策略。

to arrange and connect the components of an item in their correct positions

將…拼裝起來；組裝；合併，組合

• She spent an entire afternoon putting the furniture together.

她花了整個下午組裝家具。

to spread an untrue statement to many people

四處散布謠言

• She put rumors about them around the school.

她在學校裡散佈了關於他們的謠言。

to persuade someone to undertake an action, often something improper or wrong

引誘（某人）去做

• He wouldn't do that on his own; someone must have put him up to it.

他不會自己這麼做；一定是有人慫恿他的。

to note that an individual has committed to donating a specified sum of money as part of a charitable collection

登記某人承諾捐贈的金額

• We put this generous donor down for a monthly donation of $100.

我們登記這位慷慨的捐贈者每月捐贈100美元。

to make someone believe incorrect information as true

讚騙（某人）信以為真

• He said he won the lottery, but he was just trying to put something across me.

他說他中了彩票，但他只是想讓我信以為真。

to place an item you are holding onto a surface or to stop holding a person

放置；卸下

• I put the book down to take a break before reading again.

我把書放下來，休息一下再繼續閱讀。

to make someone aware of or acquainted with someone or something that may be beneficial to them

向某人介紹對其有益的人或事物

• My friend put me onto a book that she thought would be helpful for me.

我的朋友向我推薦了一本書，她覺得這本書對我會有幫助。

to decide to delay an event or activity to a future time or date

延期；推遲

• We decided to put the meeting off until next Monday.

我們決定將會議推遲到下週一。

to prioritize one thing over another due to its perceived greater significance

將…視為比（某人）更為重要

• She always puts work before her family, often missing out on activities with her children.

她總是將工作放在家庭之前，經常錯過與孩子們的活動。

to dedicate a significant amount of time or energy to accomplish something

投入（大量的時間或精力）

• She put in several months of time for this project.

她為這個項目投入了幾個月的時間。

to perceive an individual as a certain type, particularly when you are not well-acquainted with them

將某人（尤其是不熟悉的人）視作某類型的人

• At the meeting, they put her down as an expert, even though she was just starting to learn about the field.

在會議上，他們把她視為專家，即使她才剛開始學習這個領域。

to cause someone to undergo an unpleasant or challenging experience

使某人經歷不愉快的事或困難

• His parents put him through so much unnecessary pressure; it’s really unfortunate.

他的父母讓他承受了太多不必要的壓力，真的很不幸。

to relocate a person to a facility providing collective care, such as a psychiatric hospital or retirement home

將…安置於精神病院或護理機構

• As he required long-term care, the doctor decided to put him away in a nursing home.

由於他需要長期照護，醫生決定將他安置在護理之家。

to belittle someone, making them feel foolish or insignificant through criticism

讑貶（某人）；打擊（某人）

• She always likes to put me down in front of colleagues, making me feel worthless.

她總喜歡在同事面前貶低我，讓我覺得自己一無是處。

When an aircraft lands, it is said to put down, and pilots landing their aircraft are also described as putting it down.

（飛機）降落

• After the plane put down on the runway, the passengers breathed a sigh of relief.

飛機降落在跑道上後，乘客們都鬆了一口氣。

to halt a vehicle to enable an individual to exit it

讓某人從車上下來

• At the school gate, he put me down to let me get out of the car.

在學校門口，他讓我下車。

to attribute a problem or situation to a specific cause

歸因於；將…歸因於…

• He put the company's success down to its innovative marketing strategy.

他將公司的成功歸因於其創新的行銷策略。

to contribute a remark or interject during an ongoing conversation

插入（話語）

• During the meeting, she put in a remark that added depth to the discussion.

在會議期間，她插了一句話，為討論增添了深度。

to inform someone that you are unable to meet them or fulfill an obligation for them and postpone it to a later date, or to hinder someone from proceeding with something until a subsequent time.

回絕某人；推遲某人

• He had to put off the scheduled meeting due to a busy work schedule.

由於工作日程繁忙，他不得不推遲原定的會議。

to divert someone’s attention from what they want or need to focus on

分散某人的注意力，讓其打消念頭

• Their criticism put me off the idea of pursuing that plan.

他們的批評讓我打消了追求那個計劃的念頭。

to cause someone to feel averse to something or someone, or to dissuade them from pursuing something

使人感到反感；使人喪氣

• Her aloof attitude put me off the idea of going on the trip.

她冷淡的態度讓我打消了去旅行的念頭。

to instruct someone to begin taking a specific medication or consuming certain foods

讓某人開始服用某種藥物或食用某種食品

• The doctor put her on a new antibiotic.

醫生讓她開始服用一種新的抗生素。

to impose inconvenience or additional tasks on an individual

為某人增加麻煩或工作；使某人勞累

• I didn't want to put you out, so I decided to handle the matter myself.

我不想給你添麻煩，所以決定自己處理這件事。

to connect an individual via telephone to the intended recipient

將電話轉接給某人；為某人接通電話

• Can I put you through to the manager?

我可以幫您轉接給經理嗎？

to propose an idea or plan to someone for their consideration or discussion

向（某人）提出（想法或計劃）

• He put a new business plan to the board.

他向董事會提出了一個新的商業計劃。

to propose an idea or nominate a person for consideration

提議（某個觀點）；推選，提名（某人）

• At the meeting, he put the plan up for discussion in the next steps.

在會議上，他提出了這個計劃，供下一步討論。

to temporarily offer someone a place to stay

提供暫時的住宿給某人

• I will put my friend up when he comes to town.

當我朋友來鎮上時，我會提供他住宿。