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make

UK //meɪk//US //meɪk//

词源

源自古英语macian,意为'制造,准备',源自原始日耳曼语*makōną,与荷兰语maken和德语machen同源。

verb

❶ 制造或创造某物,指通过手工或工业生产等方式将原材料变成成品。

“She makes beautiful pottery in her studio.”

(她在工作室里制作漂亮的陶器。)

“This factory makes over 1000 cars every day.”

(这家工厂每天生产1000多辆汽车。)

❶ 导致某事发生或使某人处于某种状态,强调行为带来的结果或影响。

“The loud noise made the baby cry.”

(巨大的噪音让婴儿哭了起来。)

“Her kindness makes everyone feel welcome.”

(她的友善让每个人都感到受欢迎。)

❶ 强迫或促使某人做某事,常带有强制或说服的意味。

“My parents made me clean my room.”

(父母强迫我打扫房间。)

“The teacher made the students rewrite their essays.”

(老师让学生们重写作文。)

同义词:create, produce, construct, build, force

noun

❶ 指产品的品牌或制造来源,常用于描述商品的厂商或类型。

“This car is a German make.”

(这辆车是德国品牌。)

“I prefer this make of smartphone over others.”

(相比其他品牌,我更喜欢这款智能手机。)

同义词:brand, model, manufacturer

常见短语

make up — 组成或构成某物,也指编造故事或和解。

“Women make up 50% of the workforce.”

(女性占劳动力的50%。)

make sense — 合理或容易理解,用于描述逻辑清晰的事物。

“His explanation doesn't make sense to me.”

(他的解释对我来说不合理。)

make sure — 确保某事发生或确认某个事实,强调确定性。

“Make sure you lock the door before leaving.”

(离开前务必锁好门。)