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to do up
[phrase form: do]
01
扣紧（衣物）, 系好（衣物）
to fasten, button, zip, or otherwise secure something, often related to clothing or accessories
Transitive: to do up a button or similar fastening
Example
She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress.
她求助，让别人帮她把裙子背后的拉链扣紧。
Before heading out, he made sure to do up the buttons on his coat to stay warm.
在出门之前，他确保把外套的扣子系好，以保持温暖。
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
Example
She took extra time to do herself up for the special occasion, choosing an elegant dress and coordinating accessories.
为了这个特别的场合，她花了额外的时间来打扮自己，选择了一件优雅的裙子和协调的配饰。
Before the party, he decided to do himself up, opting for a sharp suit and polished shoes.
在派对之前，他决定打扮一下，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
Example
The homeowners decided to do up their old farmhouse, giving it a fresh coat of paint and repairing any damages.
房主决定翻新他们的旧农舍，给它涂上一层新漆并修复任何损坏的地方。
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，以吸引更多顾客，营造吸引人的外观。
04
准备食物, 做饭
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
Example
The chef decided to do up a special dish for the evening's menu to surprise the guests.
厨师决定为今晚的菜单准备一道特别的菜肴，以惊喜宾客。
Instead of ordering takeout, she chose to do up a homemade meal for her family.
她没有选择点外卖，而是选择为家人准备食物。
05
清理, 整理
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
Example
Before the guests arrived, they worked diligently to do up the entire house, ensuring it was spotless.
在客人到达之前，他们勤奋地清理、整理整个房子，确保它一尘不染。
The tenants were required to do up the apartment before moving out, leaving it in pristine condition.
租户被要求在搬出之前清理、整理公寓，使其保持原始的状态。
06
扎起来, 束起
to wrap something into a compact form
Example
She did up her hair in a ponytail.
她把头发扎起来成马尾。
Can you help me do up this package before we head to the post office?
你能帮我把这个包裹扎起来、束起，然后再去邮局吗？
