to open up
[phrase form: open]
01
开放, 使可及
to make something available, possible, or reachable, often by creating new opportunities or access points
Transitive: to open up an opportunity or access
例子
Investments in technology are opening up options for remote work and flexible schedules.
对技术的投资正在打开远程工作和灵活时间表的选项。
The construction of a new bridge will open up the remote village to tourists.
一座新桥的建设将开放这个偏远村庄给游客。
02
打开, 解锁
to unlock or unfold something that was previously closed or shut
Transitive: to open up an entry point
例子
As she approached the house, she reached into her bag to open up the front door.
当她接近房子时，她把手伸进包里打开前门。
Please use the key to open up the storage room and retrieve the equipment.
请用钥匙打开储藏室并取出设备。
03
敞开心扉, 倾诉
to share or express one's personal thoughts, emotions, or experiences with someone else
Intransitive: to open up | to open up about sth
例子
After weeks of silence, she finally decided to open up about her struggles with anxiety.
在数周的沉默之后，她终于决定敞开心扉讲述她与焦虑的斗争。
He hesitated at first, but eventually, he began to open up about the challenges he was facing at work.
起初他犹豫了，但最终，他开始敞开心扉谈论他在工作中面临的挑战。
04
开放, 出现
(of possibilities or opportunities) to become available or reachable
Intransitive
例子
As the market expanded, new markets and customer bases started to open up for the company.
随着市场的扩大，新的市场和客户群开始为公司开放。
With advancements in technology, new avenues are opening up for entrepreneurs.
随着技术的进步，企业家们的新机会正在打开。
05
打开, 清理
to make a hole, crack, path, etc. visible or wider
Transitive: to open up a hole or path
例子
A controlled explosion was used to open up a path through the rock for the new highway.
为了新高速公路，使用了控制爆炸来开辟一条穿过岩石的路径。
The carpenter opened up a section of the floor to access the plumbing beneath.
木匠打开了地板的一部分以接触下面的管道。
06
张开, 扩大
(of a hole, crack, wound, path, etc.) to become wider or visible
Intransitive
例子
The wound on his knee opened up, causing fresh bleeding.
他膝盖上的伤口裂开了，导致新的出血。
As the ice melted, a fissure opened up in the frozen lake.
随着冰的融化，冰冻的湖面上裂开了一条缝隙。
07
开门, 准备
to prepare for business by unlocking doors and getting ready for the day ahead
Transitive: to open up a place of business
例子
The librarian opens up the library promptly at 9 AM for daily visitors.
图书管理员在上午9点准时为日常访客开放图书馆。
The bookstore clerk enjoys the quiet moments before customers arrive after opening up the store.
书店店员喜欢在开门后顾客到来之前的安静时刻。
08
开火, 开始射击
to start firing or shooting weapons
Intransitive
例子
As the enemy aircraft approached, the anti-aircraft guns opened up with a barrage of fire.
当敌机接近时，高射炮以一阵弹幕开火。
When the first shots were fired, the soldiers in the trench quickly opened up on the enemy.
当第一枪打响时，战壕里的士兵迅速向敌人开火。
09
开, 创办
to launch or establish a new business or branch
Transitive: to open up a new business or branch
例子
We 're excited to open up our new bakery next month in the city center.
我们很高兴下个月在市中心开设我们的新面包店。
She dreams of opening up a cozy bookstore with a focus on independent authors.
她梦想开一家专注于独立作家的舒适书店。
10
拉开差距, 取得领先
to create an advantage for one's side, often by gaining a lead in a game or competition
Transitive: to open up an advantage
例子
During the debate, Maria opened up a substantial lead in the polls with her persuasive arguments.
在辩论期间，玛丽亚用她具有说服力的论点在民意调查中拉开了相当大的领先优势。
In the race, Alex opened up a comfortable gap between himself and the other competitors.
在比赛中，亚历克斯拉开了自己与其他选手之间的舒适差距。
11
出现, 发生
(of a situation or issue) to occur or emerge
Intransitive
例子
A heated conversation opened up within the community following the controversial remarks made by the speaker.
在演讲者发表有争议的言论后，社区内展开了激烈的讨论。
Inquiries opened up into possible misconduct within the organization.
对组织内可能的不当行为展开了调查。
12
引发, 导致
to cause a situation or issue to occur
Transitive: to open up a situation
例子
His innovative proposal aimed at opening up a dialogue on sustainable urban development.
他的创新提案旨在开启关于可持续城市发展的对话。
The artist 's exhibition hopes to open up conversations about social justice through visual expression.
艺术家的展览希望通过视觉表达开启关于社会正义的对话。
