| 单词 | sum sth/sb up |
| 释义 | sum sth/sb up sum (sth/sb) up — phrasal verb with sum /sʌm/ verb (-mm-) ► B2 to describe or express the important facts or characteristics about something or someone: » The best way of summing up the situation in our office is to say that it is 'absolute chaos'.» I'd just like to sum up by saying that it's been a tremendous pleasure to work with you.» He's a small man with a big ego - that about sums him up, doesn't it?Thesaurus+: ↑Summaries and summarising , ↑Accounts and stories• • • Extra Examples:» Childish? That just about sums him up!» How would you sum up his attitude to work?» He summed up the situation in one word: chaos.» Her description of the party as a riot just about summed it up.» The look of dejection on his face sums up the mood of the team. sum sth/sb up — phrasal verb with sum /sʌm/ verb (-mm-) F0 An action or object that sums something or someone up represents the most typical qualities of that person or thing: » For me, her paintings sum up the restless spirit of America.Thesaurus+: ↑Typifying, illustrating and exemplifying , ↑Meaning and significanceF0 to quickly form an opinion about someone or something: » She summed up the situation quickly and took charge.Thesaurus+: ↑Summaries and summarising , ↑Accounts and stories |
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