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
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
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
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。
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
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
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 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
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
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
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。
12
引发, 导致
to cause a situation or issue to occur
Transitive: to open up a situation
例子
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。
