also makeup, "manner in which something is put together," 1821, from make (v.) + up. Cosmetics sense is from 1886; verbal phrase make up "to apply cosmetics" is from 1808.
雙語例句
1. For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbours, and laugh at them in our turn?
我們活著是為了什么？不就是給鄰居當(dāng)笑柄，再反過來笑他們。
來自《傲慢與偏見》
2. Sometimes things have to fall apart to make way for better things.
有時候要到達谷底，才會慢慢變好。
來自金山詞霸 每日一句
3. Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.
人生就應(yīng)該是快樂的，要抓住每一天，孩子們，讓你們的生活變得非凡起來。
來自電影《死亡詩社》
4. These large institutions make — and change—the rules to suit themselves.