词典释义：
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Yeah, well, waitress at a coffee house and cheer squad co-captain only took up so much room.
对，咖啡厅的服务生和啦啦队队长占不了多少空间。
《Friends Season 3》《老友记 第三季》
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I'm not sure I can help you, Mr. Berg. And even if I could, I'm not willing to. I was almost 16 when I took up with her. The affair only lasted a summer. But... But what?
我想我帮不了你，伯格先生。而且即使我能帮你，我也不愿意这样做。我快16岁那年和她在一起。这段感情只持续了一个夏天。但是……但是什么？
《The Reader》《朗读者》
双语例句
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She took up his offer of a drink.
他请她喝一杯，她接受了。
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She took up a sheet and ratcheted it into the typewriter.
她拿起一张纸，把它塞入打字机，发出一阵“嗒嗒”的声音。
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Those people who took up weapons to defend themselves are political prisoners.
那些拿起武器自卫的人是些政治犯。
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She took up the receiver and began to dial the number.
她拿起听筒开始拨号码。
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They took up arms and fought for their faith and liberty.
他们拿起武器为信仰和自由而斗争。