make-up
n
cosmetics, such as powder, lipstick, etc, applied to the face to improve its appearance
the cosmetics, false hair, etc, used by an actor to highlight his features or adapt his appearance.the art or result of applying such cosmetics
the manner of arrangement of the parts or qualities of someone or something
the arrangement of type matter and illustrations on a page or in a book
mental or physical constitution
vb
to form or constitute
these arguments make up the case for the defence
to devise, construct, or compose, sometimes with the intent to deceive
to make up an excuse
to supply what is lacking or deficient in; complete
these extra people will make up our total
to put in order, arrange, or prepare
to make up a bed
to compensate or atone (for)
his kindness now makes up for his rudeness yesterday
to settle (differences) amicably (often in the phrase make it up)
to apply cosmetics to (the face) to enhance one's appearance or so as to alter the appearance for a theatrical role
to assemble (type and illustrations) into (columns or pages)
to surface (a road) with asphalt, concrete, etc
to set in order and balance (accounts).to draw up (accounting statements)
- 习惯用语
- make up one's mind to decide (about something or to do something)
- make up to to make friendly overtures to.to flirt with
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