〈非正式〉讨好,奉承
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you can't go on about morals when you're making up to Adam like that .你是不能多谈道德品行的,如果你真是那样想讨好亚当。
vphr. 讨好;奉承;接近以求好感;赔偿;(尤指因自己的过失)补偿;化妆以增加吸引力
His parents are trying to make up to him for the restrictions of urban living.
他的父母正试图为城市生活的诸多限制而补偿他。
Retail stores usually count on the Christmas season to make up to half of their annual profits.
零售商店通常指望圣诞节期间来赚取一半的年利润。
I'll make up to you.
我会补偿你的。
"I will let her off if you will give me more of your cheese tomorrow," he said, for he was determined to have something to make up to him for his fright.
“我可以放了她,但是你要答应我明天再给我点你的奶酪。”他说,因为他已经决定为自己所受的惊吓做些弥补。
The tea cake can make up to 500 cups of tea.
一块茶饼可以沏到500杯茶。
〈非正式〉讨好,奉承
你是不能多谈道德品行的,如果你真是那样想讨好亚当。