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makes

UK //meɪks//US //meɪks//

词源

源自古英语 macian,意为'制造,准备',与德语 machen 同源。

verb

❶ 制造或生产某物,指通过劳动或加工使原材料变成成品的过程。

“She makes beautiful handmade pottery.”

(她制作漂亮的手工陶器。)

“This factory makes cars for the European market.”

(这家工厂为欧洲市场生产汽车。)

❶ 导致某种结果或状态发生,强调行为与结果之间的因果关系。

“The loud noise makes it hard to concentrate.”

(巨大的噪音让人难以集中注意力。)

“Her kindness makes everyone feel welcome.”

(她的友善让每个人都感到受欢迎。)

同义词:creates, produces, causes, generates, forms

常见短语

make sure — 确保某事发生或某情况属实,常用于提醒或确认时。

“Make sure you lock the door before leaving.”

(离开前务必锁好门。)

make up — 编造或虚构某事,也指化妆或弥补不足。

“He made up an excuse for being late.”

(他为迟到编了个借口。)