to mend
01
修理, 修补
to fix something that is damaged or broken so it can work or be used again
Transitive: to mend something broken or damaged
例子
The tailor will mend the torn seam of the dress to make it wearable again.
裁缝会修补裙子撕裂的接缝，使其再次可穿。
The handyman mended the broken chair by securing loose joints and replacing missing parts.
杂工通过固定松动的接头和更换缺失的部件修理了坏掉的椅子。
02
愈合, 恢复
(of the person's body) to get restored to its previous state
Transitive: to mend an injury or health problem
例子
The doctor prescribed medication and advised plenty of rest to help mend the patient's strained muscles.
医生开了药，并建议多休息以帮助修复病人拉伤的肌肉。
The athlete underwent surgery to mend the torn ligament in his knee.
这位运动员接受了手术以修复膝盖撕裂的韧带。
03
修复, 解决
to resolve a dispute or problem
Transitive: to mend a dispute
例子
The couple sought counseling to mend their relationship after a series of arguments and misunderstandings.
这对夫妇在一系列争论和误解后寻求咨询以修复他们的关系。
The CEO called a meeting to mend tensions within the company and address concerns raised by employees.
首席执行官召开了一次会议，以解决公司内部的紧张关系并解决员工提出的问题。
Mend
01
a repair made by sewing or patching on a garment or fabric
例子
She made a mend on the torn sleeve of her shirt.
The tailor applied a neat mend to the worn patch.
02
the action or process of restoring something to working order or good condition
例子
The car is in for a mend after the accident.
Quick mends kept the machinery operational.
