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make
125 ENTRIES FOUND:
Learner's definition of MAKE
1
[+ object]
a : to build, create, or produce (something) by work or effort做；制作；生产；创造 — often followed by with to describe the things that are used to produce something常接with，用于描述制作某物的材料 — often followed by of to describe the material that forms something常接of，用于描述构成某物的材料 — often followed by from to describe the source of a product常接from，用于描述某产品的原料
- make a box/chair/suit制作箱子/椅子/套装
- make someone a dress = make a dress for someone给某人做连衣裙
- He works in a factory that makes jet engines.他在一家喷气发动机厂上班。
- She made the curtains herself.她自己缝制了窗帘。
- He collected wood to make a fire.他捡来了木头生火。
- She used cheese and a mixture of other ingredients to make a delicious sauce.她用奶酪和其他原料混合做了一道美味的酱。
- She made the sauce with cheese and other ingredients.她用奶酪和其他原料做了那道酱。
- The box is made of wood. [=it is a wood/wooden box; the material used to produce the box was wood]这箱子是木头做的。
- The topping is made entirely of cheese. [=the topping consists entirely of cheese]最上面一层全部是奶酪做的。
- Cheese is made from milk.奶酪是用牛奶做的。
b : to use (something) to create a product（用…）制成，做成 — + into
- She made the material into a dress.她用这块布料做了一件衣服。
- She made a mixture of ingredients into a delicious sauce.她用多种原料混合做了一道美味的酱。
2
[+ object] : to cause (something) to exist, happen, or appear（使）存在，发生，出现
- Someone was making a disturbance.有人正在闹事。
- The car's engine has been making a strange noise lately.汽车的发动机近来总是发出一种奇怪的声音。
- The rock made a dent in the car's fender.石头把车的挡泥板砸出一个凹痕。
- I'm not trying to make trouble.我并不是想找麻烦。
- The typist made a mistake.打字员出了个错。
- I called the doctor's office to make an appointment.我给医生办公室打电话预约。
- They moved over and made room for her.他们挪了挪，给她腾出了地方。
- I want to make a good home for my children.我想给我的孩子们创造一个幸福的家。
3
[+ object] : to create or write (something) in an official or legal way制定；拟定
- The government should make laws to protect poor people.政府应该制定法律保护穷人。
- I don't make the rules; I just follow them.我不制定规则，我只是遵守规则。
- You should make a will.你应该立个遗嘱。
4
[+ object] : to produce, direct, or act in (something, such as a movie)制作，导演，参演（电影等）
- a director who has made some classic films执导过几部经典电影的导演
- That actor has made many films.那位演员演过许多电影。
5
[+ object] : to cause (something or someone) to be changed in a specified way使…改变
- They adapted a Russian play and made the setting Dublin rather than Moscow.他们改编了一部俄罗斯戏剧，把背景由莫斯科改成了都柏林。
- We originally planned on a one-week vacation, but we decided to make it two weeks instead.我们原本计划了为期一周的假期，但是后来决定改为两周。
- The experience made him a cynic. = The experience made a cynic (out) of him. = The experience made [=changed, turned] him into a cynic.这段经历使他变成了一个愤世嫉俗的人。
- I'd like a hamburger. No, wait—make that a cheeseburger.我要一个牛肉汉堡包。不，等一下，改成奶酪汉堡包吧。
6
[+ object] : to cause (something or someone) to have a specified quality, feeling, etc.使具有（某种特质、感觉等）；使变得
- A good teacher makes learning enjoyable.好老师寓教于乐。
- She made what she wanted clear to us. = She made (it) clear to us what she wanted. [=she said or showed clearly what she wanted]她清楚地向我们表达了她的需求。
- He made it understood/known that he expected us to help.他让我们明白/知道他希望得到我们的帮助。
- The experience made him cynical.这段经历让他变得愤世嫉俗。
- Working in the garden makes me very tired.在花园里干活把我累得够呛。
- It makes me sad to think that the summer is ending.想到夏天即将结束，我不由得伤感起来。
- The photograph makes me seem/look fat.这张照片上我有点显胖。
◊ To make yourself useful means to do something useful.做点有用的事
- Why don't you make yourself useful by washing the dishes?你为什么不干点有用的事，把碗洗了呢？
◊ To make yourself heard/understood (etc.) means to do what is necessary to be sure that people hear you, understand you, etc.让别人听见/听懂自己
- The music was so loud that she could hardly make herself heard.音乐声太响了，她几乎没法让别人听清她说话。
- She doesn't speak French well, but she can make herself understood.她法语说得不太好，但是能让别人听明白。
7
[+ object] : to cause (something) to be or become something（使）成为，变为
- A good teacher makes learning a pleasure. = A good teacher makes it a pleasure to learn.好老师寓教于乐。
- Yes, you can leave work early today, but don't make it a habit.行，你今天可以提前下班，但是不要养成习惯。
- The bright paint really makes the room come alive!色彩明快的涂料真的使房间充满了生机！
8
[+ object]
a : to cause (someone) to do something使（某人）做
- He yelled at her and made her cry.他冲她大吼，把她弄哭了。
- How can I make you understand that I love you?!我怎么才能让你明白我爱你呢？！
b : to force (someone) to do something迫使（某人）做
- We have to find a way to make them work faster.我们得想个办法让他们加快工作速度。
- They made me wait for an hour.他们让我等了一个小时。
- If he doesn't want to do it, we can't make him (do it).如果他不想干，我们也不能强迫他做。
- They used threats to make her do it. = She was made to do it by the use of threats.他们用威胁手段，逼迫她那样做。
9
[+ object] : to give a particular job, title, status, etc., to (someone)给…（工作、头衔、地位等）
- They made him (the) Emperor.他们拥立他为皇帝。
- They made her a member of their club. = She was made a member of their club.他们吸收她为俱乐部的成员。
10
[+ object] : to perform (a particular action)做（某种动作）
- He made a bow. [=he bowed]他鞠了一躬。
- We made [=took] a detour to avoid traffic.为避免交通拥堵，我们绕道而行。
- They made [=got] an early start. [=they started early]他们早早就出发了。
- I have to make a (telephone) call to my boss. [=I have to call/telephone my boss]我得给老板打个电话。
- May I make a suggestion? [=may I suggest something?]我可以提个建议吗？
- “Make love, not war!” shouted the demonstrators.“做爱，不作战！”示威者喊道。
- I'm not used to making [=giving] speeches.我不习惯演讲。
- They made a bet [=they bet] that she would win.他们打赌她会赢。
- Don't make any sudden movements.不要贸然行动。
- They made a contribution. [=they contributed]他们捐了款。
- We should make a distinction between them.我们应该把两者区分开来。
- She made a promise to him. = She made him a promise.她对他许下承诺。
- He made note of her address.他记下了她的地址。
- Time is running out. You'll have to make a decision soon.时间不多了，你得尽快做出决定。
11
[+ object] : to form (a plan) in your mind构想
- Have you made any plans for your vacation?你计划好假期怎么过了吗？
12
[+ object] : to arrange the blankets and sheets on (a bed) so that the mattress is covered铺（床）
- She always makes the bed after she gets up in the morning.早晨起床后，她总是把床铺好。
13
[+ object] : to prepare (food or drink)准备（食物或饮料）
- Let me make dinner for you. = Let me make you dinner.我来给你做晚饭吧。
- Can I make you a drink?我给你弄点喝的吧？
- I'll make the pasta if you make the salad.你要是做沙拉，我就来做意大利面食。
- She made a cake for her daughter's birthday.她为女儿的生日做了一个蛋糕。
14
a [linking verb] — used to indicate a total总计；合计
- That makes the third time you've said the same thing!这可是你第三次说同样的话了！
- I've lost again! That makes $3 I owe you.我又输了！这样我就总共欠你3美元了。
- “I'm hungry.” “That makes two of us.” [=I'm hungry too]“我饿了。”“我也饿了。”
b [+ object] : to be equal to (an amount)等于（某个量）
- Three plus two make/makes [=equals, totals] five.三加二等于五。
c [+ object] : to calculate (an amount, total, etc.)计算
- “What do you make the time?” [=what do you think the time is?] “(I make it) About half past three.”“你估计几点了？”“（我想）大约三点半。”
- I make the distance back to camp about four miles. = I make it about four miles back to camp.我估计回营地的路大约四英里。
15
a [+ object] : to be used to produce (something)用作（原料）
- Rags make the best paper.破布能生产出最好的纸张。
b [linking verb] : to be suited for use as (something)适合作（某物）
- This new building would make [=be] a fine school.这栋新建筑适合办成一所不错的学校。
c [linking verb] : to be or become (something)是，成为（某物）
- She and her boyfriend make [=are] a lovely couple.她和男友是甜蜜的一对儿。
- She will make a fine judge one day.她将来会成为一名优秀的法官。
- She made [=was] a loving wife to him. = She made him a loving wife.她是对他充满爱意的妻子。
16
[+ object] : to arrive at (a place)到达
- The ship made port today.轮船今天到港了。
17
[+ object] : to earn or gain (money, a profit, etc.)赚取，获得（钱、利润等）
- He makes $50,000 a year.他一年挣5万美元。
- She makes a good salary.她薪水很高。
- Their products are so inexpensive I don't know how they make a profit.他们的产品这么便宜，我不知道他们如何获得利润。
- She made $100 on the deal. = The deal made $100 for her. = The deal made her $100.这笔生意她挣了100美元。
- He makes a/his living by doing small jobs.他靠打零工维持生计。
- He made a/his fortune in the stock market.他炒股发了财。
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[+ object]
a : to be accepted as a member of (a group, team, etc.)加入（团体、球队等）
- She's finally made the team.她终于加入了那个队。
b : to appear on or in (a newspaper, a headline, etc.)登上（报纸、头版头条等）
- The story of his accident made the front page of the paper.有关他事故的报道上了报纸的头版。
- The story made headlines all across the country.这则报道成了全国的头版头条新闻。
c chiefly US : to be promoted to (a level or rank)晋升；升职为
- My uncle is in the army. He made major last year.我叔叔在军队里，去年晋升为少校。
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[+ object] sports
a : to succeed in doing (something that you attempt)成功做（某事）；打进 — opposite miss
- I missed the first foul shot but made the second one.我丢了第一个罚球，但第二个进了。
- He has to make this putt to win the tournament.他必须推杆进球才能赢得这场比赛。
b : to produce (a particular score)得（分）
- She made a 6 on the second hole.她第二洞打出了6杆。
- He made a birdie/bogey.他打出个小鸟球/柏忌球。
20
[+ object]
a : to not be too late for (something)来得及；赶上 — opposite miss
- They (just/barely) made the deadline.他们（刚好/勉强）赶上了最后期限。
- We got to the station just in time to make the train.我们到达车站，刚好赶上了火车。
b : to reach or go to (a place)到达，去（某地）
- We made [=reached] Atlanta in just under two hours.我们正好在两小时内到达了亚特兰大。
c : to succeed in reaching or going to (something)成功到达 — opposite miss
- The team made [=qualified for] the play-offs last year.去年这支球队成功闯人了季后赛。
- I don't know if I'll be able to make that meeting.我不知道能否赶上那个会。
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[+ object] : to act in a way that causes someone to be your friend, enemy, etc.结交（朋友）；树（敌）；结（怨）
- She makes friends easily.她很容易结交朋友。
- He made a few enemies when he worked here.他在这里工作的时候，和几个人结了怨。
22
[+ object] : to cause the success of (someone or something)使成功 — see also make-or-break
- This film could make or break her career. [=the success or failure of her career could depend on the success or failure of this film]这部电影有可能成就也有可能毁掉她的事业。
23
[+ object] : to cause (something) to be enjoyable, attractive, etc.使有趣（或有吸引力等）
- The bright paint really makes the room!色彩明快的涂料真的使房间亮堂起来！
- Meeting the star of the show really made our day!见到这场演出的明星真的让我们这一天好开心！
24
[no object] old-fashioned + literary : to seem to begin an action似乎要开始行动
- She made to go. = She made as if to go. [=she moved in a way that suggested she was going]她好像要走了。
make a face
make away with
[phrasal verb] make away with (something) literary
: to steal and take away (something)偷走
- Someone had made away with [=made off with] all the money.有人已经把所有的钱都偷走了。
make believe
make do
: to proceed or do what you can with the things that you have even though you do not have what you want凑合；将就 — often + with — often + without
- They didn't have much money but they somehow managed to make do.他们钱不多，但总能想办法凑合着过。
- If we can't get what we want, we'll just have to make do with what we've got.如果得不到想要的，我们只好就拿现有的凑合了。
- If we don't have carrots for the soup, we'll just have to make do without them.如果没有胡萝卜做汤，我们就只好将就一下了。
make eyes at
make for
[phrasal verb] 1
make for (something)
: to go toward (a place) quickly快步走向
- Everyone made for [=headed for] the exit as soon as the show was over.演出一结束，所有人都涌向了出口。
- After he left the office he made straight for home.离开办公室后，他就直接奔回家了。
2
: to cause (something) to happen or to be more likely导致；促成；有助于
- Courtesy makes for safer driving.文明礼让使驾车更安全。
make friends
make it
1
: to reach a particular place, goal, etc.到达；达到；实现
- The ship made it to port.轮船进港了。
- You'll never make it that far.你永远也到不了那么远。
- The climbers finally made it to the top of the mountain.登山者终于到达了山顶。
- Welcome to the party. I'm glad you could make it! = Welcome! I'm glad you could make it to the party!欢迎！我很高兴你能来参加聚会！
- The story made it to the front page. [=the story appeared on the front page]这则报道登上了头版头条。
- She's finally made it onto the team. [=she finally was accepted on the team]她终于加入了这个队。
- If we hurry, we can still make it home before dark.如果我们加快速度，还能在天黑之前赶到家。
2
: to not fail, die, etc. : survive存活；幸存
- Many new businesses don't make it through their first year.许多新企业第一年就关门了。
- He's very sick. The doctor doesn't think he's going to make it.他病得很重，医生认为他挺不过去。
3
: to become successful成功
- It's tough to succeed in this business, but if you work hard I know you'll make it eventually.干这一行很难成功，但是如果你努力，我相信你最终会成功的。
- He made it big [=became very successful] in real estate.他干房地产很成功。
4
chiefly US, informal : to have sex性交
- His girlfriend caught him making it with another girl.他的女友当场抓住他和另外一个女孩发生性关系。
make like
US, informal 1
: to pretend to be (someone or something)装扮成；扮演
- He made like a rooster and strutted across the stage.他装扮成一只公鸡，在舞台上大摇大摆地走过。
2
: to act in a way that does not show your true feelings假装；装作
- He made like [=acted like] he didn't care.他假装不在乎。
make love
make merry
make much of
: to treat (something) as very important重视；认为…很重要
- In talking about his past, the book makes much of the influence of his brother. [=the book says that his brother's influence was very important]关于他的过去，书中认为哥哥对他的影响很大。
- She tends to make far too much of her problems.她常常夸大自己的困难。
- You shouldn't make too much of what he said—he was only joking.你不必该把他的话太当真——他只是在开玩笑。
make nice
make of
[phrasal verb] 1
make (something) of (something or someone) : to have or form an opinion about (something or someone)理解；看待
- What do you make of this? [=what is your opinion about this?]你对此有何看法？
- I can't make anything of it at all.这事儿我根本弄不明白。
- I don't know what to make of her behavior. [=I don't understand her behavior]我不理解她的行为。
- He's a strange guy. I don't know quite what to make of him.他是个怪人，我真不太理解他。
2
make (a day, night, etc.) of it : to continue with an enjoyable activity during all of (a day, night, etc.)（整天、整夜）痛快地享受
- Since we're going out to dinner anyway, let's make an evening of it and go to a movie afterward.反正我们要出去吃晚饭，干脆我们就开心一晚上，吃完后再去看场电影吧。
3
make something of (yourself or your life) : to become successful获得成功
- She has worked very hard to make something of herself.她非常努力地工作以取得事业的成功。
- He wants to make something of his life. [=to have a successful and productive life]他想让自己的人生有所建树。
4
make something of it informal : to treat something as a reason for arguing or being angry以…为由吵架；因…而生气 — used in speech as an angry way of telling someone that you are prepared to fight or argue about something用于口语，表示愤怒地告诉某人你准备就某事而争吵 — see also make much of (above)
- Yes, I got home late last night. Do you want to make something of it? [=do you want to argue/fight about it?]没错，我昨晚回家晚了。你想为这事儿吵架吗？
make off
[phrasal verb] 1
chiefly British : to leave quickly especially in order to escape（匆忙）逃走，逃离
- After taking the money, the thieves made off toward the main highway.这些窃贼偷了钱之后匆忙朝主干路逃去。
2
make off with (something) : to take or steal (something) and go away拿走；偷走
- Someone broke into the office and made off with some valuable equipment.有人破门闯入办公室，偷走了一些贵重的设备。
make out
[phrasal verb] 1
make (something) out or make out (something) : to write down the required information on (something, such as a check)开具，填写（支票等）
- He made out a check for $100 to cover the cost of the repairs.他开了一张100美元的支票支付维修费。
- make out [=fill out] a form填表
- The doctor will make out a prescription for you. = The doctor will make you out a prescription.医生会给你开处方的。
- She made out a shopping list before going to the grocery store.去杂货店之前，她列了一张购物单。
2
make (something) out or make out (something)
a : to see and identify (something)看出；辨认出
- We could just make out a ship approaching through the fog.雾色中，我们勉强能看到一艘轮船正在靠近。
b : to hear and understand (something)听出；听懂
- I couldn't quite make out what she said.我听不太明白她说的话。
c : to learn or understand (something) by studying, searching, etc.学会；理解
- I can't quite make out [=tell] whether he's drunk or sober.我不太清楚他是喝醉了，还是清醒的。
- We're still trying to make out [=find out, figure out] what really happened.我们还在努力查明到底发生了什么。
3
make (someone) out informal : to understand the behavior of (someone)理解，弄懂（某人） — used in negative statements用于否定句
- I just can't make him out [=figure him out]—he's so contradictory.我真搞不懂他——他太矛盾了。
4
make (someone or something) out : to describe (someone or something) in a specified and usually false way（通常以错误的方式）把…说成，描述
- The book makes them out to be criminals.这本书把他们描写成罪犯。
- Don't make them out as worse than they are.不要丑化他们。
- He's not as bad as he's made out (to be). = He's not as bad as people make him out (to be).他并不像人们说的那么坏。
5
informal — used to ask about or describe the success or progress of someone or something（用于询问或描述）进展
- “How are you making out [=doing, getting along] in your new job?” “Just fine, thank you!”“你的新工作干得怎么样？”“不错，谢谢！”
- “How did the team make out yesterday?” “They won.”“球队昨天表现如何？”“他们赢了。”
- (US) He made out like a bandit [=he made a lot of money] when he sold the company.他卖掉公司，挣了一大笔钱。
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chiefly US, informal : to kiss and touch for a long time in a sexual way（长时间）亲吻抚摸
- She was making out [=(old-fashioned) necking] with her boyfriend.她与男友久久拥吻。
make over
[phrasal verb] 1
make (something or someone) over or make over (something or someone) : to change the appearance of (something or someone)改变外观；改变外貌 — see also makeover
- We made the whole house over so it looked more modern.我们翻修了整个房子，所以它看上去更时尚了。
2
make (something) over or make over (something) : to give (property) to another person in an official or legal way转让（财产）
- He made the ranch/shares over to his eldest son.他把农场/股份转让给了他的长子。
make up
[phrasal verb] 1
make (something) up or make up (something) : to create or invent (a story, a lie, etc.)编造；捏造；虚构 — see also made-up
- He entertained the children by making up a funny story about a cat that lived on a sailboat.他编了个关于一只生活在帆船上的小猫的故事来逗孩子们开心。
- He made up some excuse about having problems with his car, but no one believed him.他编了个借口，说是汽车坏了，但是没人相信他。
- It never happened: you made it all up!根本没有这回事。全是你编的！
- He didn't have a prepared speech. He just made it up as he went along.他没有准备演讲稿，只是现编现说。
2
make (something) up or make up (something)
a : to combine to produce (something)组成；构成
- Ten chapters make up this volume. = This volume is made up [=composed] of 10 chapters.这卷书由10章组成。
b : to produce or create (something) by putting together different parts组合成；拼成
- They're going to make up a list of requirements for us. = They're going to make us up a list of requirements.他们会给我们列一张需求清单。
c : to prepare (something) so that it is ready to be used准备；安排
- I'll make up a bed for you. = I'll make you up a bed. [=I'll prepare a bed for you to sleep in]我会为你铺张床。
d British : to supply (something) according to directions配制
- make up [=(US) fill] a prescription配药方
3
make (something) up or make up (something) : to provide an amount of time, money, etc., that is needed补足（时间）；补齐（费用）
- The total cost of the repairs is $200. If you can pay half of that, I'll make up the rest.全部维修费是200美元。如果你能付一半钱，那么剩下的由我来付。
- I'll make up the difference.差额我来弥补。
- I have to leave work early today, but I'll make up the time by working late tomorrow.我今天得早点下班，但是我明天会加班补上。
4
make up (someone or something) or make (someone or something) up
a : to put makeup on (someone or someone's face)化妆 — see also made-up
- She made herself up for the party.她为参加聚会化了妆。
- Her face was heavily made up. [=there was a lot of makeup on her face]她脸上化了浓妆。
b : to change the appearance of (someone or something) by using costumes, decorations, etc.化装；装扮；装饰
- The actor was made up to look like George Washington.这位演员化装成了乔治·华盛顿。
- The room was made up to look like a disco.房间被装饰得像个迪斯科舞厅。
5
informal : to become friendly again after being angry和好；和解
- They quarreled but later made up (with each other).他们吵架了，但后来又和好了。
- He made up with his girlfriend.他跟女朋友和好了。
- (chiefly Brit) She's trying to make it up with him.她正想办法与他和好。
6
make up for (something) : to do or have something as a way of correcting or improving (something else)弥补，补偿（某事）
- He wanted to make up for [=atone for] neglecting his children by spending more time with them.他花更多的时间陪孩子，想弥补对他们的忽略。
- She tried to make up for lost time by working extra hard.她加倍努力地工作，想弥补失去的时间。
- What the movie lacks in plot it makes up for in special effects.这部电影的特技弥补了情节上的不足。
7
make up to (someone) British, informal + disapproving : to treat (someone) in a very friendly or helpful way in order to get something for yourself巴结；讨好
- an employee who's always making up to [=(US, informal) sucking up to] the boss总是讨好老板的员工
8
make it up to (someone) : to do something helpful or good for (someone you have hurt or treated wrongly)弥补，补偿（某人）
- He'd neglected his children and wanted to make it up to them by spending more time with them.他忽略了孩子，想花更多的时间陪他们以进行补偿。
make up your mind
make your way, make way
— see also made
2 make /ˈmeɪk/ noun
plural makes
2 make
/ˈmeɪk/
noun
plural makes
Learner's definition of MAKE
[count]
: a group of products that are all made by a particular company and given a particular name（产品的）品牌
- The store sells computers in many different makes [=brands] and models.这家商店出售多种品牌和型号的电脑。
- “What make of car is that?” “I think it's a Ford.”“那辆车是什么牌子的？”“我想是辆福特。”
on the make
informal + often disapproving 1
: trying to get more money or power追逐名利；唯利是图
- He doesn't trust anyone in the movie business. He thinks that everyone in Hollywood is always on the make.他不相信电影业的任何人，他认为好莱坞的每个人都唯利是图。
2
: trying to get sex追求性关系；求欢
- a beautiful woman who's often approached by guys on the make常常被求欢心切的男人们接近的漂亮女子
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