to make something (out) of something
to make something (out) of something
01
to manage to make something by assembling different parts or raw materials together
Exempel
It is best to begin by making the salad of the ingredients usually preferred and mixing in a small quantity of one or two of the new ingredients.
to make something (out) of somebody or something
01
to change someone or something into a completely different person or thing
Exempel
The Olympics can make sporting heroes out of previously little-known athletes.
to make of
[phrase form: make]
01
vad tycker du om, tolka
to form an opinion or interpretation about something
Exempel
I've read the article several times, but I ca n't make anything of the author's argument.
Jag har läst artikeln flera gånger, men jag kan inte göra mig någon bild av författarens argument.
02
tänka på, reagera på
to consider or react to something in a particular way
Exempel
The teacher was disappointed when the students made light of the importance of the assignment.
Läraren blev besviken när eleverna förminskade betydelsen av uppgiften.
03
bilda sig en uppfattning, bedöma
to form an opinion or judgment about a person based on what one sees or hears
Exempel
She was unsure what to make of him when he arrived late.
Hon var osäker på vad hon skulle tycka om honom när han kom för sent.
