Match up Meaning in English
expression
释义
To pair or compare two or more things to see if they are the same or work well together. Can also mean two things that fit or go well with each other.
用法与细微差别
Usually informal. Common for comparing answers, people, pairs, or ideas. Used in instructions ('match up the pictures to the words'), sports ('these teams match up well'), or describing compatibility ('their stories don't match up'). Not the same as 'match' alone, which has broader meanings.
例句
Please match up the pictures with the correct words.
basic
Their answers didn't match up.
basic
We need to match up the socks after doing laundry.
basic
These two teams really match up well against each other.
natural
Her story doesn't match up with what he said.
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Let’s see if our schedules match up for next week.
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