"make up" in Chinese (Traditional)
編造和解化妝
Definition
主要指編造(故事、藉口);與某人和解、重修舊好;或是指在臉上化妝。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
非常常用且多元的片語動詞。'make up a story/excuse' 是指編造,'make up with someone' 指和解,'put on make-up' 則是化妝。根據語境判斷意思,名詞 'makeup'(化妝品)寫成一詞。
Examples
She likes to make up stories for her little brother.
她喜歡為弟弟**編造**故事。
After the fight, they decided to make up and be friends again.
吵架後,他們決定**和解**,再次成為朋友。
She needs time every morning to make up before work.
她每天早上都需要時間**化妝**,然後去上班。
He forgot our anniversary, so now he has to make up for it.
他忘了我們的紀念日,所以現在他得去**彌補**。
Can you believe she tried to make up an excuse for being late again?
你相信她又試圖**編造**遲到的藉口嗎?
Don't worry, you two always make up after arguing.
別擔心,你們每次吵架後總會**和好**。