to do up
[phrase form: do]
01
系上, 扣上
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
Transitive: to do up a button or similar fastening
例子
Before heading out, he made sure to do up the buttons on his coat to stay warm.
出门前，他确保扣上外套的扣子以保暖。
02
打扮, 装扮
to make oneself look neat or stylish, especially by dressing up or putting on makeup
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to do up oneself
例子
Before the party, he decided to do himself up, opting for a sharp suit and polished shoes.
在派对之前，他决定打扮自己，选择了一套锋利的西装和擦亮的鞋子。
03
翻新, 装修
to improve the appearance of a building by repairing or decorating it
DialectBritish
BritishTransitive: to do up a building
例子
The business owner invested in doing up the storefront to attract more customers with an appealing look.
店主投资装修店面，以吸引人的外观吸引更多顾客。
04
准备, 烹饪
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
例子
Instead of ordering takeout, she chose to do up a homemade meal for her family.
她没有点外卖，而是选择为家人准备一顿家常菜。
05
彻底打扫, 收拾干净
to clean a room or a house thoroughly, often in preparation for a special occasion or a new occupant
Transitive: to do up a room or a house
例子
The tenants were required to do up the apartment before moving out, leaving it in pristine condition.
租户被要求在搬出前装修公寓，使其处于原始状态。
06
包裹, 绑
to wrap something into a compact form
例子
Can you help me do up this package before we head to the post office?
在我们去邮局之前，你能帮我打包这个包裹吗？
