to do up
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
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
up
基本动词
do
现在时
do up
第三人称单数
does up
现在分词
doing up
一般过去时
did up
过去分词
done up
例子
She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress.
她请求帮忙扣上她裙子后面的拉链。
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
She took extra time to do herself up for the special occasion, choosing an elegant dress and coordinating accessories.
她花了额外的时间为这个特殊场合打扮自己，选择了一件优雅的裙子和搭配的配饰。
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 homeowners decided to do up their old farmhouse, giving it a fresh coat of paint and repairing any damages.
房主决定装修他们的旧农舍，给它涂上一层新油漆并修复任何损坏。
04
准备, 烹饪
to prepare food
Transitive: to do up food
例子
The chef decided to do up a special dish for the evening's menu to surprise the guests.
厨师决定为晚上的菜单准备一道特别的菜来给客人一个惊喜。
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
Before the guests arrived, they worked diligently to do up the entire house, ensuring it was spotless.
在客人到来之前，他们勤奋地打扫了整个房子，确保它一尘不染。
06
包裹, 绑
to wrap something into a compact form
例子
She did up her hair in a ponytail.
她把头发扎成了马尾辫。
