| 单词 | make |
| 释义 | make —make /meɪk/ noun [C] ► F0 a type of product or the name of the company that made it: » What make is your laptop?Thesaurus+: ↑Products and producers , ↑Buying and selling in generalWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remakeverb (made, made) (BE/BECOME) ↑Verb Endings for make C1 [L only + noun] to be or become something, usually by having the necessary characteristics: » I don't think he will ever make a (good) lawyer.» He's a competent enough officer, but I doubt he'll ever make general.» It's a story that would make a great film.» She decided the back room would make a good study.» Champagne and caviar make a wonderful combination.» The story makes fascinating reading.Thesaurus+: ↑Existing and beingF0 [T] If people or things make a particular pattern, they are arranged in that way: » Let's make a circle.» Those seven bright stars make the shape of a saucepan.Thesaurus+: ↑Comprising and consisting of , ↑Including and containingWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake• • • Extra Examples:» That cheese would make a great sandwich.» The cave made a makeshift shelter.» She would make a wonderful nurse.» That would make a great name for a band.» The report makes depressing reading.verb (made, made) (CAUSE TO BE) ↑Verb Endings for make F0 [T] to cause to be, to become, or to appear as: » [+ noun] It's the good weather that makes Spain such a popular tourist destination.» [+ past participle] She had to shout to make herself heard above the sound of the music.» I can make myself understood in French, but I'm not fluent.» They went up to the Ambassador and made themselves known (to her).» [+ adj] The company accounts have not yet been made public.» The book's advertised as "navigation made easy".» The president has made Henry Paulson his Secretary of the Treasury.» I'll have a steak - no, make that chicken.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happenmake certain/sureA2 to take action so that you are certain that something happens, is true, etc.: » I'll just make sure I've turned the oven off.» Make certain (that) we have enough drink for the party.» Make sure you're home by midnight.» Jones made sure of his place in the side with three fine goals.» I think I locked the door but I'll go back and check just to make sure.Thesaurus+: ↑Certainty , ↑Confidence and self-assuranceWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake• • • Extra Examples:» Do sit down and make yourself comfortable.» The empty roads make this area good cycling country.» Many things make it difficult for women to reach the top in US business.» Your rosy cheeks always make you look so healthy.» Don't stand over me all the time - it makes me nervous.verb (made, made) (FORCE) ↑Verb Endings for make make sb do sthB1 to force someone or something to do something: » You can't make him go if he doesn't want to.» The vet put something down the dog's throat to make it vomit.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing somebody to act , ↑Urging and persuadingbe made to do sthF0 to be forced to do something: » The prisoners are made to dig holes and fill them in again.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing somebody to act , ↑Urging and persuadingWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remakeCommon mistake: make sb do sth! When make has the meaning 'to force', it is followed by a verb in the infinitive without 'to'.! Do not say 'make someone to do something', say make someone do something:✗ They made us to pay extra for the drinks.» They made us pay extra for the drinks.! Warning: in passive sentences, use the infinitive with 'to'.! Don't say 'be made do something', say be made to do something.verb (made, made) (PERFORM) ↑Verb Endings for make A2 [T] to perform an action: » I must make a phone call.» Somebody has made a donation of £1 million to Oxfam.» I need to make a trip to the shops.» On foot they could only make about 20 miles a day.» We must make a decision by tomorrow.» You're not making any effort.» Someone has made a mistake/an error.» We're making good progress.» She has made a request for a new car.» We made an offer of £150,000 for the house.» She made a short speech.» Shall we make a start on the work?» Can I make a suggestion?» We made good time getting across town.» There's a drunk at the door making trouble.Thesaurus+: ↑Performing a function , ↑Functioningmake room/space/wayC2 If you make room/space/way for something or someone, you move or move other things, so that there is space for them. Thesaurus+: ↑General words for movementWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake• • • Extra Examples:» We got as far as the school, and there we had to make a right turn.» The Queen is making a two-week tour of Australia.» She made a rude gesture at the other driver.» She gulped down her drink and made a hasty exit.» There was a deathly hush after she made the announcement.verb (made, made) (PRODUCE) ↑Verb Endings for make A1 [T] to produce something, often using a particular substance or material: » Shall I make some coffee?» He'd made a chocolate cake.» She makes all her own clothes.» [+ two objects] He made us some coffee./He made some coffee for us.» The pot is made to withstand high temperatures.» He works for a company that makes garden furniture.» The label on the box said 'made in Taiwan'.» Butter is made out of/from milk.» earrings made of gold» Her new trainer has promised to make an Olympic athlete of her.Thesaurus+: ↑Creating and producing , ↑Inventing, designing and innovationA1 [T] To make a film or television programme is to direct, produce it, or act in it: » John Huston made some great films.» The film was made by Goldcrest Productions.» So why didn't Garbo make any films after 1941?Thesaurus+: ↑Production, direction and recordingWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake• • • Extra Examples:» Could you make a copy of this report for tomorrow's meeting, please?» If you make the main course, I'll make a dessert.» To make an omelette you must first beat the eggs.» He works for a company that makes aircraft parts.» Crude oil is used as the raw material for making plastics.verb [L only + noun, T] (made, made) (TOTAL) ↑Verb Endings for make ► F0 to produce a total when added together: » 12 and 12 make 24.» Today's earthquake makes five since the beginning of the year.» [+ obj + noun ] I've got 29 different teapots in my collection - if I buy this one that'll make it 30.Thesaurus+: ↑Calculations and calculating , ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake• • • Extra Examples:» There'll be us four there, plus grandma makes five.» Three add three makes six.» That makes three times you've been late now.» What do five sevens make.» That makes five exercise sessions this week.verb [T + obj + noun ] (made, made) (CALCULATE) ↑Verb Endings for make ► F0 to calculate as: » How much do you make the total?» I make the answer (to be) 105.6.» What do you make the time?/What time do you make it?Thesaurus+: ↑Calculations and calculating , ↑Addition, subtraction, multiplication and divisionWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake• • • Extra Examples:» I make it 2,300.» I made it three o'clock exactly when they set off.» What do you make his temperature?» I make it just gone two o'clock.» I make the total £5.69.verb [T] (made, made) (CAUSE) ↑Verb Endings for make ► B1 to cause something: » The kids made such a mess in the kitchen.» The bullet made a hole right through his chest.» [+ infinitive without to] The wind is making my eyes water.» What made you change your mind?» Just seeing Woody Allen's face is enough to make me laugh.» The photograph makes me look about 80!Thesaurus+: ↑Causing things to happenWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake• • • Extra Examples:» Exercise can make a big difference to your state of health.» What makes you think that you are qualified for this job?» I felt so ashamed of myself for making such a fuss.» The wine made a big stain on his shirt.» The loud explosion made everyone jump.verb [T] (made, made) (EARN/GET) ↑Verb Endings for make ► B2 to earn or get: » She makes $100,000 a year as a doctor.» How do you make a living as a painter?» The company has made huge profits/losses.» He's very good at making new friends.Thesaurus+: ↑Earning money and money earnedWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake• • • Extra Examples:» I only made a few pounds from the sale.» How much do you make in a year?» He made himself a lot of enemies.» We made a lot of friends through our work.» I can't make a living through writing.verb [T] (made, made) INFORMAL (ARRIVE) ↑Verb Endings for make ► B1 to arrive at or reach, especially successfully: » She made it to the airport just in time to catch her plane.» He made it to the bed and then collapsed.» Could you make a meeting at 8 a.m.?/Could you make 8 a.m. for the meeting?Thesaurus+: ↑Arriving, entering and invadingWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake• • • Extra Examples:» We just about made it in time for the show.» Can yo make next week's meeting?» I won't be able to make your party, I'm afraid.» I managed to make it to the phone.» We made the city by nightfall.verb [T] (made, made) INFORMAL (PERFECT) ↑Verb Endings for make ► F0 to cause to be perfect: » Those little bows round the neck really make the dress!Thesaurus+: ↑Perfect and faultless , ↑UnspoiltWord Builder:–Nouns: make, remake, maker, making–Verbs: make, remake |
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