to make up
[phrase form: make]
01
编造, 虚构
to create a false or fictional story or information
例子
The gossip columnist made rumors up about the celebrities.
八卦专栏作家编造了关于名人的谣言。
The writer made up a fantasy novel about dragons and elves.
作家编造了一部关于龙和精灵的奇幻小说。
02
制作, 组合
to create something by combining together different parts or ingredients
例子
The mechanic made up the car from spare parts.
机械师用备件组装了汽车。
The carpenter made up the table from wood and nails.
木匠用木头和钉子制作了桌子。
03
准备, 整理
to arrange, organize, or prepare a bed or room
例子
She made up the bed by smoothing out the sheets and blankets and placing the pillows neatly.
她通过铺平床单和毯子并整齐地放置枕头来整理床铺。
He made up the room by putting away the clothes, straightening the furniture, and dusting the surfaces.
他通过收拾衣服、整理家具和擦拭表面来整理房间。
04
化妆, 上妆
to apply cosmetics or beauty products to enhance or alter one's appearance
例子
He made his face up for the Halloween party, creating a scary and impressive transformation.
他为万圣节派对化妆，创造了一个可怕而令人印象深刻的转变。
He made up his eyes to look more dramatic.
他化妆了眼睛，让自己看起来更戏剧化。
05
和好, 和解
to become friends with someone once more after ending a quarrel with them
例子
The siblings made up after their argument and started playing together again.
兄弟姐妹们在争吵后和好了，并再次开始一起玩耍。
I know they had a big fight, but I'm sure they'll make it up soon.
我知道他们大吵了一架，但我相信他们很快就会和好。
06
弥补, 补偿
to replace something lost or compensate for something done
例子
The friend made up for the hurt they caused by offering a sincere apology.
朋友通过真诚的道歉弥补了他们造成的伤害。
She made it up to him by giving him a thoughtful gift.
她通过给他一个体贴的礼物来弥补他。
07
组成, 构成
to form the whole or a part of something
例子
The majority of the workforce is made up of women.
劳动力的大部分由女性组成。
This class is made up of students from diverse backgrounds.
这个班级由来自不同背景的学生组成。
08
配制, 调配
to create a medicinal substance by mixing different ingredients
例子
The pharmacist made up a prescription for the patient.
药剂师为病人配制了一张处方。
The herbalist made up a remedy from natural ingredients.
草药师用天然成分配制了一种药物。
09
完成, 组成
to complete or assemble something by adding the remaining parts or members
例子
The final team member did n't arrive, so we had to make up the numbers with someone else.
最后一名队员没有到达，所以我们不得不用其他人来补足人数。
They needed two more pieces to make up the whole puzzle.
他们还需要两块才能拼成整个拼图。
