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
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。
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
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。
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 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。
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
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。
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
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。
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
She did up her hair in a ponytail.
她把头发扎成了马尾辫。
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？
