to take up
[phrase form: take]
01
采纳, 开始
to make a new interest or hobby a regular part of one's life
Transitive: to take up an activity or hobby
例子
The family took up hiking as a weekend activity.
这家人开始把徒步旅行作为周末活动。
02
占据, 占用
to occupy a particular amount of space or time
Transitive: to take up space or time
例子
The new project took up a significant portion of their schedule.
新项目占用了他们日程的很大一部分。
03
讨论, 探讨
to discuss a particular topic or issue
Transitive: to take up a topic or issue
例子
Let's take the proposal up during the board meeting and gather feedback.
让我们在董事会会议上讨论这个提案并收集反馈。
04
改短, 提起
to adjust the length of a piece of clothing to make it shorter
Transitive: to take up a piece of clothing
例子
The stylist took the suit pants up for a modern, tailored appearance.
造型师缩短了西装裤的长度，以打造现代、合身的外观。
05
收为弟子, 接受为学徒
to accept someone as a student or trainee
Transitive: to take up sb
例子
The coding academy took up enthusiastic learners for an immersive coding bootcamp.
编程学院招收了热情的学习者参加沉浸式编程训练营。
06
担任, 接手
to start a job or position and begin doing the associated tasks
Transitive: to take up a job or position
例子
She took the new position up eagerly.
她热切地接手了新职位。
07
拾起, 拿
to gather something with a tool or by hand
Transitive: to take up sth
例子
She decided to take up a handful of sand and let it run through her fingers.
她决定抓起一把沙子，让它从指间流过。
08
占据, 占用
to move oneself into a specific position or location
Transitive: to take up a position or location
例子
The company plans to take up a larger office space next year.
公司计划明年占用更大的办公空间。
09
继续, 重新开始
to resume an activity, topic, or task that was previously interrupted
Transitive: to take up an activity or topic
例子
The band took up their performance after a short break.
乐队在短暂休息后继续了他们的表演。
10
吸收, 吸干
to absorb something, resembling the action of a sponge
Transitive: to take up a liquid or substance
例子
The paper towel is designed to take up liquids efficiently.
纸巾的设计旨在高效吸收液体。
11
接受, 承担
to accept an opportunity
Transitive: to take up an opportunity or role
例子
Taking up the offer to volunteer can make a positive impact.
接受志愿服务的提议可以产生积极的影响。
12
拿起, 捡起
to pick something up from a lower position
Transitive: to take up sth
例子
She took up the bags and walked to the car.
她拿起袋子，走向汽车。
