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| lull [sb] into [sth] vtr + prep | (mislead into feeling safe) | 使某人放松警惕进入某种状态
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| | Three days of blue sky had lulled us into a false sense of security; we weren't prepared for yesterday's heavy rain. |
| | 三天蔚蓝的晴空让我们放松警惕，陷入一种虚假的安全感中，对昨天的暴雨毫无防备。 |
| lull in [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | (calmer time) | 平静时期
píng jìng shí qī |
| | | 暂时的平静时刻
zàn shí de píng jìng shí kè |
| | There was a brief lull in the fighting, but soon the ceasefire broke. |
| | 战斗中有一段短暂的平静时期，但很快停战期就被打破。 |
| lullaby [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (soothe with song) | 给…哼摇篮曲
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lumber [sth],
lumber [sth] with [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | UK, usually passive (burden with something unpleasant) | 使陷入（麻烦）
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| | | 使困扰
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| | The area was lumbered up with a bunch of junk. |
| lumber [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (harvest lumber) | 在…伐木
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| | | 伐（树）
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| | The company lumbered about a thousand acres last year. |
lump [sth/sb] with [sth/sb],
lump [sth/sb] in with [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (group together) | 将…与…归并到一起
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lump together [sth/sb] and [sth/sb],
lump [sth/sb] and [sth/sb] together vtr + adv | (group together) | 把…与…归并在一起
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| | | 把…与…混为一谈
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| | The politician's remarks lumped his rival and various criminal enterprises together unrealistically. |
| lunge at [sb/sth] vi + prep | (jump toward) | 向…冲
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| | | 向…扑过去
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| lust for [sth] nnoun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc. | figurative (desire) (比喻) | 欲望，渴望
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| | | 贪欲，不良欲望
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| | A lust for money has led many men to crime. |
| | 对金钱的贪欲导致很多人犯罪。 |
lust after [sth],
lust for [sth] vi + prep | figurative (want) | 渴盼
kě pàn |
| | | 渴望获得
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| | Tania is lusting after a new smartphone. |
| lute [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (music: play on a lute) (音乐) | 用琵琶演奏
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| luxuriate in [sth] vi + prep | (revel, bask) | 尽情享受
jìn qíng xiǎng shòu |
| | After a long day at work, Martha luxuriated in a warm bath. |
macerate,
macerate [sth] v | (soften in liquid) | 泡软
pào ruǎn |
| | | 浸软
jìn ruǎn |
| machine [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (manufacture) | 用机器生产
yòng jī qì shēng chǎn |
| | | 用机器加工
yòng jī qì jiā gōng |
| | Fred machined the parts very carefully. |
| | 弗雷德非常仔细地用机器加工零件。 |
| have [sth] made for [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (request special creation) | 为…特别制作的
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| | She had a gown made for the gala. |
| be made for [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal, figurative (be ideally suited to) | 非常适合
fēi cháng shì hé |
| | | 为...准备的
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| | This job matches your qualifications and experience perfectly; it's made for you! |
| made up of [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | (comprising) | 由…组成
yóu … zǔ chéng |
| | A computer is made up of many high-tech components. |
made up about [sth],
made up with [sth] exprexpression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own." | UK, regional, slang (pleased) | 为…高兴
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| | | 因为…开心
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| | I'm made up about my new car! |
magnetize,
magnetize [sth] or [sb],
UK: magnetise,
magnetise [sth] or [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | literal (make magnetic) (本义) | 使磁化，使具有磁性
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magnetize,
magnetize [sth] or [sb],
UK: magnetise,
magnetise [sth] or [sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | figurative (attract, fascinate) (比喻) | 吸引，使着迷
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| mail [sth] to [sb] vtr + prep | informal (send by e-mail) | 把…用电子邮件发送给
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| | Please mail the file to me. |
| | 请把文件用电子邮件发给我。 |
| mail [sb] [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | informal (send an e-mail to) | 把…通过电子邮件发送给
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| | Can you mail me the details? |
| | 你能把详情通过电子邮件发送给我吗？ |
mail [sth] out,
mail out [sth] vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (send by post) | 寄出…，把…寄出去
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| | You need to mail the package out before the train leaves. |
mainline,
mainline [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (drug: inject into a vein) | 把…注射入静脉
bǎ zhù shè rù jìng mài |
mainline,
mainline [sth] adjadjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house." | (relating to a principal railway route) | 主干道的
zhǔ gàn dào de |
maintain [sth],
maintain that⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (say is true) | 坚持
jiān chí |
| | | 坚称
jiān chēng |
| | He maintained that the shooter was wearing a black sweater. |
| | 他坚称枪手穿着一件黑毛衣。 |
| maintain [sb/sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (support) | 供养
gòng yǎng |
| | He maintained a large family on his salary. |
| | 他靠着自己的薪水供养着一大家子人。 |
| maintain [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (continue) | 继续
jì xù |
| | We must maintain the strike because we can win. |
| | 罢工必须继续下去，我们能赢。 |
| major in [sth] vi + prep | US (study as main subject) (学科、专业等) | 主修
zhǔ xiū |
| | She is majoring in physics. |
| | 她主修物理。 |
| make [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (prepare) | 制作
zhì zuò |
| | | 做（食物）
zuò shí wù |
| | My mother wants to make a cake for my party. |
| | 我妈妈想给我的聚会做个蛋糕。 |
| make [sb] do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (compel) | 迫使
pò shǐ |
| | | 强迫
qiǎng pò |
| | My parents make me eat vegetables. |
| | 我父母强迫我吃蔬菜。 |
make [sb] do [sth],
make [sth] do [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (cause to) | 导致某人做某事
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| | | 使某人做某事
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| | He never fails to make me laugh. |
| make [sb] [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (+ adj: cause to be) | 使某人怎么样
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| | You make me happy. |
| make [sth]⇒ vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | informal (manage to attend) | 赶上（会议等）
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| | Sorry I couldn't make yesterday's meeting. |
| make [sth] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | (earn) | 赚（钱）
zhuàn （ qián ） |
| | | 挣得
zhèng dé |
| | Jeff makes $80,000 a year. |
| make [sth] of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (interpret) | 理解
lǐ jiě |
| | | 诠释
quán shì |
| | I don't know what to make of his actions. What do you make of this car? |
| | 我不知道该怎么理解他的行为。你觉得这辆车怎么样？ |
| make a beeline for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (head directly towards) | 直奔
zhí bēn |
| | | 径直扑向
jìng zhí pū xiàng |
| | Whenever I'm in a candy store I make a beeline for the chocolates. |
| make a bet on [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (wager, gamble) | 打赌
dǎ dǔ |
| | Do you want to make a bet on this fight? |
| make a bid for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (offer to buy [sth]) | 投标
tóu biāo |
| | I made a bid on the stuffed moose in the auction and ended up winning it. |
| make a botch of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (do [sth] poorly) | 把…办砸了
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| | | 把…搞得一团糟
bǎ gǎo de yì tuán zāo |
| make a break for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (run towards) | 向…逃窜
xiàng … táo cuàn |
| | Six monkeys jumped the electric fence and made a break for freedom. |
| make a dent in [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (metal: leave an indentation) | 在…上砸出小坑
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| | The hailstones made dents in the roof of the car. |
| make a dent in [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (reduce noticeably) | 使…明显减少
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| | Paying for a new roof has really made a dent in my savings. Despite all the interruptions, I managed to make a dent in the work. |
make a fuss over [sb/sth] (US),
make a fuss of [sb/sth] (UK) v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (pay a lot of attention to) | 注意
zhù yì |
| | | 关注
guān zhù |
| | The boss brought his dog to work yesterday and everyone made a fuss of it. |
| make a fuss over [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (show great admiration for) | 对…赞不绝口
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| | Nina got engaged yesterday! All the women in the office were making a fuss over her ring. |
| make a good job of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (do [sth] well) (非正式用语) | 做得好，在…方面干得不错
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| | Tim made a good job of painting the house. |
| make a mark on [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (write, draw or paint) | 在…上留下记号
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| | | 在…上作标记
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| | He made a mark on the pavement to show where to turn. |
| make a mark on [sth/sb] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (have an impact) | 给…留下深远影响
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| | Dick Button made his mark on figure skating when he performed the first double axel jump. |
| make a mess of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (make [sth] disordered or dirty) | 搞脏
gǎo zāng |
| | | 弄乱
nòng luàn |
| | Don't make a mess of my nice clean living room. |
| make a mess of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (get [sth] wrong) | 搞砸
gǎo zá |
| | | 搞坏
gǎo huài |
| | The new guy has made a mess of this project; I'm going to have to redo it all. |
| make a noise about [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (call attention to [sth]) | 指出，提出
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| | | 为...发声
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| make a noise about [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative, informal (complain about [sth]) | 抱怨
bào yuàn |
| | | 申诉
shēn sù |
| make a note of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (write [sth] down) | 记录
jì lù |
| | | 记笔记
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| make a note of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | figurative (commit [sth] to memory) | 记住
jì zhù |
| | | 记下来
jì xià lái |
| make a point of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (emphasize) | 强调
qiáng diào |
| make a practice of doing [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (be in the habit of) | 常常
cháng cháng |
| | Most doctors do not make a practice of calling on patients in their homes. |
| make a visit to [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (go to) | 访问
fǎng wèn |
| | My tooth hurts; I need to make a visit to the dentist. |
make allowances for [sth],
make allowance for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (take [sth] into account) | 顾虑到
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| | | 体谅到
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| | You have to make allowances for the fact that he's only just learning. |
| make amends for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (compensate for [sth]) | 补偿
bǔ cháng |
| | | 弥补
mí bǔ |
| | Henry wanted to make amends for his rude behaviour towards James. |
| make an exception for [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (exempt [sb] from [sth]) | 为…破例
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| | We don't usually allow students to take holidays during term, but we'll make an exception for your daughter, as she's such a good student. |
| make arrangements for [sb/sth] to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (organize for [sth] to happen) | 安排…做
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| | I have made arrangements for a taxi to pick you up from the airport. |
make as if to do [sth],
make as though v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (pretend, feint) | 假装
jiǎ zhuāng |
| | | 佯装
yáng zhuāng |
| | He made as if to throw the ball, but he actually ran with it instead. |
| make [sb] aware of [sth] vtr + adj | (bring [sth] to [sb]'s attention) | 让...注意到
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| | | 让某人认识到某事
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| | I don't know how to make him aware of how much he is hurting her feelings. |
| make away with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | colloquial (steal) (偷盗物、抢夺物) | 携…潜逃
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| make [sth/sb] better vtr + adj | (improve) | 改善
gǎi shàn |
| | | 改进
gǎi jìn |
| | | 改良
gǎi liáng |
| make do with [sth/sb] vtrtransitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat." | informal (content oneself with) | 用…凑合
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| | The shop had sold out of chocolate ice-cream, so Sally had to make do with vanilla instead. |
| make do with [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (do [sth] using limited resources) | 拿…凑合着对付过去
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| | You'll have to make do with what you can carry with you. |
| make for [sth] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] | informal (be, count as) | 是
shì |
| | | 算
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| | That reply makes for a good example of sarcasm. |
| make fun of [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (mock, ridicule) | 取笑
qǔ xiào |
| | | 开…的玩笑
kāi … de wán xiào |
| | The comedian tried to make fun of the man wearing glasses. |
| make good [sth] vtr + adj | (compensate for) | 补偿
bǔ cháng |
| | | 弥补
mí bǔ |
| make good for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (compensate [sb] for [sth]) | 补偿
bǔ cháng |
| | | 赔偿
péi cháng |
| | The driver should make good for the damage he has caused to the other vehicle. |
| make good on [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (debt: repay) (指债务) | 偿还，支付
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| make good on [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (keep a promise) | 履行
lǚ xíng |
| | | 实现（承诺等）
shí xiàn （ chéng nuò děng ） |
| make good use of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (utilize fully or effectively) | 充分利用
chōng fèn lì yòng |
| | He made good use of the time he was allotted. |
make heads or tails of [sth] (US),
make head or tail of [sth],
make head nor tail of [sth] (UK) v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (understand [sth]) | 把…搞清楚
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| | | 把…弄明白
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| 备注: Usually in the negative. |
| make off with [sth] vtr phrasal insepphrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S] | informal (take away) | 顺手偷走
shùn shǒu tōu zǒu |
| | | 顺手牵羊
shùn shǒu qiān yáng |
| | The thief made off with over a thousand dollars. |
| make or break [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | informal (cause success, failure) | 要么成之，要么毁之
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| | That critic's reviews can make or break a new restaurant. |
| make [sth] out vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | informal (with object: see, perceive) | 看清，勉强辨认出
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| | I can't make out the sign from this far away. |
| | 我离得太远，看不清那个牌子。 |
| make [sb/sth] out to be [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (represent as) | 把…描绘成…
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| 备注: Often refers to a false claim. |
| | The press are making him out to be the greatest singer since Elvis, but he's not that good. |
make [sth] out to [sb/sth],
make out [sth] to [sb/sth] vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (cheque: address to) (支票) | 把…开给…
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| | Please make your cheque out to "James Stephenson". |
make over [sth],
make [sth] over vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (room or building: renovate) | 对（房间、建筑等）进行翻新
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| | They made their kitchen over and now have granite countertops. |
make [sth] over,
make over [sth] vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (property: transfer ownership) | 移交
yí jiāo |
| | | 转让…的所有权
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| | Thomas made the property over to his brother Francis. |
| make ready to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (prepare for action) | 做好准备
zuò hǎo zhǔn bèi |
| | Miranda made ready to set out on her journey. |
| make [sb] responsible for [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (put [sb] in charge of [sth]) | 使某人对某事负责
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| | He was promoted at work and made responsible for the new export business. |
| make [sb] see [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (help [sb] understand) | 让某人明白某事
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| | I wish I could make him see how much I love him. |
| make sense of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (work out meaning of) | 了解，弄明白
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| | | 理解
lǐ jiě |
| make [sth] into [sth] else v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (transform [sth]) | 把…做成…，使…变成…
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| | She made her old pair of jeans into a new skirt. |
| make [sth] milder⇒ v | (soften the effect of [sth]) | 使…变得温和
shǐ biàn de wēn hé |
| | Add coconut milk to curry to make it milder. |
| make [sth] more attractive⇒ v | literal (improve the appearance of [sth]) (本义) | 使…看上更有吸引力
shǐ kàn shàng gèng yǒu xī yǐn lì |
| | I'm going to paint the outside of the house to make it more attractive to buyers. |
| make [sth] more attractive v | figurative (make more appealing) (比喻) | 使…更吸引人
shǐ gèng xī yǐn rén |
| | I'm going to offer a free car with the house to make it more attractive to buyers. |
| make [sth] more difficult⇒ v | (complicate [sth]) | 使…复杂化
shǐ fù zá huà |
| | Cluttered surfaces make cleaning difficult. |
| make [sth] worse⇒ v | (aggravate [sth]) | 使…更严重（更糟糕）
shǐ gèng yán zhòng gèng zāo gāo |
| | He made the insect bite worse by scratching it. |
| make sure of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (ensure it is so) | 确认
què rèn |
| | | 核实
hé shí |
| | I think dinner is at six, but I'll phone Mary to make sure of it. |
| make sure to do [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (ensure you do [sth]) | 确保
què bǎo |
| | | 务必
wù bì |
| | Please make sure to lock all the windows and doors before you leave. |
| make the best of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (do what you can) | 充分利用
chōng fèn lì yòng |
| | Eric made the best of the limited time available to see as much of the town as he could. |
| make the most of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (take full advantage of) | 充分利用
chōng fèn lì yòng |
| | | 尽可能地利用
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| | We made the most of our vacation by leaving our phones and computers turned off. |
| make the shape of [sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (form) | 变成…的形状
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| | The clouds made the shape of a crocodile. |
| make time for [sb/sth] v exprverbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end." | (reserve time) | 腾出时间
téng chū shí jiān |
| | | 弥补失去的时间
mí bǔ shī qù de shí jiān |
| | My calendar is full, but I can make time for you. |
| make [sth] up vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | informal (invent, imagine) | 编造
biān zào |
| | | 虚构
xū gòu |
| | You should be a writer, you make up such interesting stories. |
| make [sth] up vtr phrasal sepphrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game." | (assemble, put together) | 将…组装到一起
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| | The Red Cross made up emergency kits for the earthquake victims. |