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ˈmake sth of sb/sth
What do you make ofit all? 你明白那都是什么意思吗？
◆ I can't make anything of this note. 我根本不懂这封短信的意思。
◆ I don't know what to make of (= think of)the new manager. 这位新经理，我不知道怎么
to understand the meaning or character of sb/sth 领会；理解；懂得
to understand the meaning or character of sb/sth 领会；理解；懂得
make ˈdo (with sth)
◆ We were in a hurry so we had to make do with a quick snack. 我们很匆忙，只好将就着来了点小吃。
to manage with sth that is not really good enough 凑合；将就
make ˈgood
to become rich and successful 变得富有；获得成功
make sth ˈgood
◆ She promised to make good the damage. 她答应赔偿损失
to pay for, replace or repair sth that has been lost or damaged 赔偿；替换；修理
to do sth that you have promised, threatened, etc. to do 履行，执行（曾承诺、威胁等的事）
ˈmake it
◆ He never really made it as an actor. 他从来就不是一个成功的演员。
◆ The flight leaves in twenty minutes—we'll never make it. 再过二十分钟飞机就起飞了，咱们无论如何也赶不上了。
◆ I'm sorry I won't be able to make it (= for example, to a party)on Saturday. 很抱歉，星期六我不能出席。
◆ I don't know how I made it throughthe week. 我不知道自己是怎么熬过那个星期的
★ to be successful in your career 获得成功
★ to succeed in reaching a place in time, especially when this is difficult （尤指在困难情况下）准时到达
★ to be able to be present at a place 能够出席（或到场）
★ to survive after a serious illness or accident; to deal successfully with a difficult experience 幸免于难；渡过难关
make like...
◆ He makes like he's the greatest actor of all time. 他装模作样，仿佛自己是有史以来最棒的演员。
( NAmE) ( informal) to pretend to be, know or have sth in order to impress people （为给别人留下印象）假装，装出...样子
make the ˈmost of sth/sb/yoursel
◆ It's my first trip abroad so I'm going to make the most of it. 这是我第一次出国，我要充分利用这个机会
◆ She doesn't know how to make the most of herself (= make herself appear in the best possible way). 她不知道如何充分表现自己。
to gain as much advantage, enjoyment, etc. as you can from sb/sth 充分利用；尽情享受
make ˈmuch of sth/sb
◆ He always makes much of his humble origins. 他总是非常在意他卑微的出身
to treat sth/sb as very important 重视；认为很重要
ˌmake or ˈbreak sb/sth
It's make-or-break time for the company. 这是公司盛衰的关键时刻。
◆ This movie will make or break him as a director. 这部电影将要决定他当导演是行还是不行。
to be the thing that makes sb/sth either a success or a failure 为...成败的关键
make something of yourself
to be successful in your life 获得成功；事业有成
make for sth
◆ Constant arguing doesn't make for a happy marriage. 不断争吵不可能使婚姻幸福。
to move towards sth 向...移动
to help to make sth possible 促成
ˈmake sb/sth into sb/sth
◆ We're making our attic into an extra bedroom. 我们要把阁楼改装一下，增加一间卧室。
to change sb/sth into sb/sth 把...变成
ˌmake ˈoff
to hurry away, especially in order to escape 匆忙离开；（尤指）仓惶逃跑
ˌmake ˈoff with sth
to steal sth and hurry away with it 偷走某物；顺手牵羊
make ˈout
◆ How did he make out while his wife was away? 他妻子不在家时他是怎么过的？
informal) used to ask if sb managed well or was successful in a particular situation （询问是否处理得当）应付，过
ˌmake sb ˈout
to understand sb's character 看透，弄懂（某人）
make sb/sth↔ˈout
I could just make out a figure in the darkness. 黑暗中我只看出了一个人的轮廓。
She's not as rich as people make out. 她并不像人们说的那样富有。
to manage to see sb/sth or read or hear sth 看清；听清；分清；辨认清楚
to say that sth is true when it may not be 声称；把...说成 SYN claim
make sth↔ˈout
The doctor made out a prescription for me. 医生给我开了一张处方。
How do you make that out (= what are your reasons for thinking that)? 你为什么这么想？
to write out or complete a form or document 开具，填写（表格或文件）
used in negative sentences and questions 用于否定句和疑问句 ) to understand sth; to see the reasons for sth 理解；明白（事理）
ˌmake sth↔ˈover (to sb/sth
He made over the property to his eldest son. 他把财产传给了他的长子。
to legally give sth to sb （合法地）给予，转让
to change sth in order to make it look different or use it for a different purpose; to give sb a different appearance by changing their clothes, hair, etc. 改造；修饰；彻底改变形象
ˈmake towards sth
He made towards the door. 他向门口走去。
to start moving towards sth 向...移动；朝...走去
make ˈup | ˌmake yourself/sb↔ˈup
to put powder, lipstick,etc. on your/sb's face to make it more attractive or to prepare for an appearance in the theatre, on television, etc. 化妆；上妆
make sth↔ˈup
Women make up 56% of the student numbers. 女生占学生人数的 56%。
He made up some excuse about his daughter being sick. 他编造了一些托辞，说他的女儿病倒了。
We need one more person to make up a team. 我们还需要一个人才能组成一个队。
Can I leave early this afternoon and make up the time tomorrow? 我今天下午早点儿走，明天补上这段时间，可以吗？
We made up the bed in the spare room. 我们在空着没用的房间里搭了张床
The maid asked if she could make up the room. 清洁女工问她是不是可以整理房间
to form sth 形成；构成
to put sth together from several different things 拼装；组成
to invent a story, etc, especially in order to trick or entertain sb 编造（故事、谎言等）
to complete a number or an amount required 凑数
to replace sth that has been lost; to compensatefor sth 补上（失去的东西）；作出补偿
to prepare a medicine by mixing different things together 配药
to prepare a bed for use; to create a temporary bed 铺床；临时搭床
( especially NAmE) to clean a hotel room and make the bed 打扫（酒店房间）
ˌmake ˈup for sth
Her enthusiasm makes up for her lack of experience. 她的热情弥补了她经验的不足
to do sth that corrects a bad situation 弥补；补偿
make ˈup (to sb) for sth
How can I make up for the way I've treated you? 我这样对你，该怎么向你表示歉意呢？
to do sth for sb or give them sth because you have caused them trouble, suffering or disappointment and wish to show that you are sorry （对某人）表示歉意，给以补偿SYN compensate
ˌmake ˈup to sb
( BrE) ( informal, disapproving) to be pleasant to sb, praise them, etc. especially in order to get an advantage for yourself 献媚；奉承；讨好
ˌmake ˈup (with sb)
◆ Has he made it up with her yet? 他跟她和好了吗
( BrE also ˌmake it ˈup ) to end a disagreement with sb and become friends again （与某人）言归于好
on the ˈmake
( informal, disapproving) trying to get money or an advantage for yourself 谋取利益
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