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 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 synonymsin 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 |
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