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单词 make up
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
to settle differences amicably
She came back and they made up.
Synonyms
settle your differences
come to terms
shake hands
make peace
bury the hatchet
Can we bury the hatchet?
call it quits
forgive and forget
mend fences
become reconciled
declare a truce
be friends again
See make
1 (noun) 
Definition
the cosmetics used by an actor to adapt his or her appearance
Normally she wore little make-up, but this evening was clearly an exception.
Synonyms
cosmetics
paint (informal)
She dabbed a little paint on her face and got ready to go out.
powder
face (informal)
Players like him have changed the face of snooker.
greasepaint (theatre)
war paint (informal)
maquillage (French)
2 (noun) 
Definition
mental or physical constitution
He became convinced that there was some fatal flaw in his make-up.
Synonyms
nature
The protests had been non-political in nature.
character
There is a side to his character which you haven't seen yet.
constitution
He must have an extremely strong constitution.
temperament
His impulsive temperament regularly got him into difficulties.
make
build
figure
stamp
temper
He's known for his placid temper.
disposition
his friendly and cheerful disposition
frame of mind
She was not in the right frame of mind to continue.
cast of mind
3 (noun) 
Definition
the arrangement of the parts of something
the chemical make-up of the atmosphere
Synonyms
structure
The chemical structure of this particular molecule is very unusual.
organization
the internal organization of the department
arrangement
an imaginative flower arrangement
form
the sustained narrative form of the novel
construction
Avoid complex verbal constructions.
assembly
constitution
a small research team looking into the chemical constitution of coal
format
They met to discuss the format of future negotiations.
formation
He was flying in formation with seven other jets.
composition
Materials of different composition absorb and reflect light differently.
configuration
The flow of water follows the configuration of the rock strata.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of arrangement
Definition
the form in which things are arranged
an imaginative flower arrangement
Synonyms
display,
grouping,
system,
order,
ordering,
design,
ranging,
structure,
rank,
organization,
exhibition,
line-up,
presentation,
array,
marshalling,
classification,
disposition (archaic),
alignment,
setup (informal)
in the sense of bury the hatchet
Definition
to make peace or resolve a disagreement
Can we bury the hatchet?
Synonyms
make up,
make peace,
cease hostilities
in the sense of character
Definition
the combination of qualities distinguishing an individual person, group of people, or place
There is a side to his character which you haven't seen yet.
Synonyms
personality,
nature,
make-up,
cast,
constitution,
bent,
attributes,
temper,
kidney,
temperament,
complexion,
disposition,
individuality,
marked traits

Nearby words of
make up

  • make sure
  • make the grade
  • make tracks
  • make up
  • make up for something
  • make up something
  • make up to someone

Related terms of
make up

  • make something up
  • make up something
  • make up to someone
  • make up your mind
  • make up for something

Synonyms of 'make up'

make up

Explore 'make up' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of composition
Definition
the things or parts which make up a whole
Materials of different composition absorb and reflect light differently.
Synonyms
design,
form,
structure,
make-up,
organization,
arrangement,
constitution,
formation,
layout,
configuration
in the sense of configuration
Definition
the form or outline of such an arrangement
The flow of water follows the configuration of the rock strata.
Synonyms
arrangement,
form,
shape,
cast,
outline,
contour,
conformation,
figure
in the sense of constitution
Definition
a person's state of health
He must have an extremely strong constitution.
Synonyms
state of health,
build,
body,
make-up,
frame,
physique,
physical condition
in the sense of constitution
Definition
the make-up or structure of something
a small research team looking into the chemical constitution of coal
Synonyms
structure,
form,
nature,
make-up,
organization,
establishment,
formation,
composition,
character,
temper,
temperament,
disposition
in the sense of construction
Definition
the act of constructing or manner in which a thing is constructed
Avoid complex verbal constructions.
Synonyms
composition,
structure,
arrangement
in the sense of disposition
Definition
a person's usual temperament
his friendly and cheerful disposition
Synonyms
character,
nature,
spirit,
make-up,
constitution,
temper,
temperament
in the sense of face
Players like him have changed the face of snooker.
Synonyms
nature,
image,
character,
appearance,
concept,
conception,
make-up
in the sense of form
Definition
the structure and arrangement of a work of art or piece of writing as distinguished from its content
the sustained narrative form of the novel
Synonyms
structure,
plan,
order,
organization,
arrangement,
construction,
proportion,
format,
framework,
harmony,
symmetry,
orderliness
in the sense of format
Definition
the shape, size, and general appearance of a publication
They met to discuss the format of future negotiations.
Synonyms
arrangement,
form,
style,
make-up,
look,
plan,
design,
type,
appearance,
construction,
presentation,
layout
in the sense of formation
Definition
a series of rocks or clouds of a particular structure or shape
He was flying in formation with seven other jets.
Synonyms
arrangement,
grouping,
figure,
design,
structure,
pattern,
rank,
organization,
array,
disposition (archaic),
configuration

Chinese translation of 'make up'

make up

vt

  1. (= constitute) 构(構)成 (gòuchéng)
    ⇒ Women make up two-fifths of the British labour force. 妇女构成英国劳动力人数的五分之二。 (Fùnǚ gòuchéng yīngguó láodònglì rénshù de wǔ fēn zhī èr.)
    to be made up of 由 ... 组(組)成 (yóu ... zǔchéng)
  2. (= invent) [story, excuse] 捏造 (niēzào)
    ⇒ He was very good at making up excuses. 他对捏造借口很在行。 (Tā duì niēzào jièkǒu hěn zàiháng.)
  3. (= prepare) [bed] 准(準)备(備) (zhǔnbèi)
  4. (with cosmetics) 化妆(妝) (huàzhuāng)
    ⇒ She spent too much time making herself up. 她花太多的时间来化妆。 (Tā huā tài duō de shíjiān lái huàzhuāng.)

vi

  1. (after quarrel) 和好 (héhǎo)
    ⇒ She came back and they made up. 她回来了，他们和好如初。 (Tā huílái le, tāmen héhǎo rú chū.)
    to make up one's mind 下定决(決)心 (xià dìng juéxīn)
    to make it up to sb 对(對)某人作出补(補)偿(償) (duì mǒurén zuòchū bǔcháng)
    ⇒ I'll make it up to you, I promise. 我保证对你作出补偿。 (Wǒ bǎozhèng duì nǐ zuòchū bǔcháng.)
    to make o.s. up 化妆(妝) (huàzhuāng)
See make

All related terms of 'make up'

make something up
invent, create, construct, compose, write
make up something
form, account for, constitute, compose, comprise
make up to someone
flirt with, be all over, come on to, chase after, court
make up your mind
decide, choose, determine, settle on, resolve
make up for something
compensate for, redress, make amends for, atone for, balance out

All related terms of 'make up'

make up for
( deficiency ) 弥(彌)补(補) míbǔ ⇒ What the country lacks in natural resources it makes up for in bright ideas. → 国家在自然资源方面的缺乏由明智的决策加以弥补。 Guójiā zài zìrán zīyuán fāngmiàn de quēfá yóu míngzhì de juécè jiāyǐ míbǔ.
to make o.s. up
化妆(妝) huàzhuāng
to make it up to sb
对(對)某人作出补(補)偿(償) duì mǒurén zuòchū bǔcháng ⇒ I'll make it up to you, I promise. → 我保证对你作出补偿。 Wǒ bǎozhèng duì nǐ zuòchū bǔcháng.
to make up one's mind
下定决(決)心 xià dìng juéxīn
to make up a prescription
配方 pèifāng
to make up one's mind or make one's mind up
下定决(決)心 xiàdìng juéxīn
they make up something like two-thirds of the population
他们(們)占(佔)了差不多三分之二的人口 tāmen zhànle chàbuduō sān fēn zhī èr de rénkǒu
make over
( assign )
make out
( understand ) 明白 míngbai ⇒ It's difficult to make out what he says. → 他说的话很难让人明白。 Tā shuō de huà hěn nán ràng rén míngbai.
make off with
偷走 tōuzǒu
make off
逃走 táozǒu
make of
看待 kàndài ⇒ What did you make of the Prime Minister's speech last night? → 你怎么看待昨晚首相的讲话？ Nǐ zěnme kàndài zuówǎn shǒuxiàng de jiǎnghuà?
make for
( place ) 走向 zǒuxiàng ⇒ He rose from his seat and made for the door. → 他从座位上起身，向门走去。 Tā cóng zuòwèi shàng qǐshēn, xiàng mén zǒuqù.
to make or kick up a fuss (about sth)
( inf ) (对(對)某事)小题(題)大做 (duì mǒushì) xiǎo tí dà zuò

Additional synonyms

in the sense of frame of mind
Definition
a state of mind
She was not in the right frame of mind to continue.
Synonyms
mood,
state,
spirit,
attitude,
humour,
temper,
outlook,
disposition,
mind-set,
fettle
in the sense of make
Synonyms
nature,
character,
make-up,
stamp,
humour,
temper,
kidney,
temperament,
disposition,
frame of mind,
cast of mind
in the sense of organization
Definition
the state of being organized
the internal organization of the department
Synonyms
structure,
grouping,
plan,
system,
form,
design,
method,
pattern,
make-up,
arrangement,
construction,
constitution,
format,
formation,
framework,
composition,
chemistry,
configuration,
conformation,
interrelation of parts
in the sense of paint
Definition
face make-up
She dabbed a little paint on her face and got ready to go out.
Synonyms
make-up (informal),
face (informal),
cosmetics,
greasepaint,
war paint (informal),
maquillage
in the sense of temper
Definition
a person's frame of mind
He's known for his placid temper.
Synonyms
frame of mind,
character,
nature,
attitude,
mind,
mood,
constitution,
humour,
vein,
temperament,
tenor,
disposition
in the sense of temperament
Definition
a person's character or disposition
His impulsive temperament regularly got him into difficulties.
Synonyms
nature,
character,
personality,
quality,
spirit,
make-up,
soul,
constitution,
bent,
stamp,
humour,
tendencies,
tendency,
temper,
outlook,
complexion,
disposition,
frame of mind,
mettle,
cast of mind
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