「学英语」关于Make的词组

Below we have a list of Phrasal verbs that begin with MAKE and then an explanation of each one with some examples.

生活中常见很多以MAKE开头的动词短语，下面是解释与例子。

Make for (something)Make (sb/st) into (sb/st)Make ofMake offMake off withMake outMake (something) outMake (something) out to beMake (somebody) outMake upMake up for

This is not a complete list. We will add more Phrasal Verbs with MAKE when we can.

这不是一个完整清单。以后有精力时，我们会增加更多。

Make for (Something)

1. = to move towards something or a place 朝某物或某地点移动

Make for the hills, a tsunami is approaching!He made for his apartment a couple of hours ago.

2. = to contribute to, lead to or cause a result or situation. 有助于，导致某个结果或情况

Shakespeare's writing makes for a difficult read.His gift of $1,000 will certainly make for a happy birthday.Both candidates are popular so it should make for an interesting election.

Make (somebody/something) into (somebody/something)

1. = to convert one thing into another thing 把某物转变成另一物

His parents made his bedroom into a billiards room once he moved out.His father said that joining the army would make him into a real man, but he was wrong.

Make (something) out

1. = to just be able to hear, read or see something 刚好能够听到，读到或看到某物

He spoke so quietly we could hardly make out what he was saying.If you can make out the billboard from such a distance you really have excellent vision.

2. = to fill out the details of a document (usually a check) 填充某个文件的细节 （这个文件通常是一张支票）

You can make out the cheque to Woodward Ltd.

编者按：注意make out 和make something out是不一样的。

Make (something) out to be

1. = to claim; to assert 声明，断言

He makes himself out to be an important artist but his paintings are utter garbage.I think the critics make that movie out to be more profound than it really is.

Make of

1. = to try to understand and find a reason for something 试着理解并找到某事的理由

I don't know what to make of her suddenly unfriendly attitude towards me.Can you make anything of these ruins?

2. = to think and have an opinion about something 思考并给出某事的想法

What do you make of the new policy the president signed?

Make off

1. = To hurry away, especially in order to escape 快速离开，尤其逃跑的时候

The thieves had to make off in their car when the police arrived.The pop star made off from the concert before the fans could find him.

Make off with

1. = To steal something and (quickly) take it away. 偷某物并快速将其拿走

The looters made off with all the laptops that were in the computer store.

Make out

1. = Manage; fare; deal with. Usually used informally in a question after "How...?" 管理，进展，处理。通常用于『How』开头的问句中

How did you make out yesterday on the biology test?How is she making out with the recent death of her mother?

2. = slang for to kiss and grope, though not to have sex. 亲热的俚语，不发生关系那种

We were making out in the gym and got caught by the teacher

Make (somebody) out

1. = To understand a person's character 理解某人的性格

Since she is normally quiet and reserved it is hard to make her out.

Make (something) over to (somebody)

1. = Transfer ownership 移交归属权

The government of Mugabe made all the lands of the whites over to black African farmers.

Make up

1. = the composition of something 某物的组成成分

The committee was made up of all the regional managers.

2. = combination of qualities that form a part of someone's character 一个人部分性格特质的组合

Flexibility and integrity are key elements of her make up.He is made up of old fashioned values.

3. = to apply make up, rouge, powder, eyeliner, etc. Also to make somebody up 使用化妆品，胭脂，粉饼，眼线等。也可用于make somebody up

The actors must make themselves up before going on stage.The stylist made up her eyes that they looked huge for the party.

4. = to invent a story, usually to deceive or entertain 创作一个故事，通常是为了欺骗或取乐

My four year old niece is always making up stories, last week she told me that she and her friends flew to the moon.He always makes up wonderful fairytales about distant lands for the children before they go to sleep.

5. = To form or constitute something 组成或构建某物

It's an interesting neighbourhood because it's made up of an eclectic mix of people from all over the world.The class is made up of three sections of conversation and two sections of written exercises.

6. = a required number or an amount to complete something 完成某事必需的数目

We need two more people to make up a football team.

7. = To prepare a bed (or something) for use 准备床铺（或其它事物）

The room is tidy, I just have to make up the bed for you.

8. = To put something together from many different things 把某物从很多不同事物中收集起来

Let's make up an Easter basket for your nephew.

9. = To become friendly with someone again, usually after an argument or fight. 变的对人又友善了，通常是发生于争论与吵架之后

After three years without talking to each other, they finally made up.

Make up for

1. = the compensate for something; to replace something lost 补偿

I know I ruined your favourite dress but I hope this new one I bought you makes up for it.What she lacked in experience, she made up for in the way she learns quickly.She spend two weeks with her family to make up for her year long absence.Hopefully insurance will make up for the damages from the fire.