| 单词 | take up |
| 释义 | take up [phrasal verb] 1 take up or take up (something) or take (something) up : to begin (something) again : to continue (something) after you or another person stops再次开始；（停止后）继续，接下去 She took up [=picked up] the story where he left off.她把故事从他中断的地方接着讲了下去。 He is hoping that he and his ex-girlfriend can take up [=that they can continue their relationship] where they left off.他希望能和前女友再续前缘。 2 take up (something) : to fill (an area, amount of time, etc.) completely or almost completely占用，占据（场地、地方、时间等） The new couch takes up half of the room.新沙发占去房间的一半。 I don't want to take up too much of your time, but I do have a few questions.我不想占用你太多的时间，但我确实有一些问题。 The entire day was taken up by/with meetings.整整一天都被开会占去了。 We don't use this table for anything. It's just taking up space.这张桌子对我们没有任何用处，它只是占地方。 3 take up (something) or take (something) up a : to begin studying or practicing (an activity, subject, instrument, etc.) usually as a hobby（通常作为爱好）开始学习，开始练习 I was thinking about taking up skiing/dancing/photography.我正考虑去学习滑雪/跳舞/摄影。 She took up the guitar at age 11.她11岁时开始弹吉他。 taking up art lessons开始上美术课 b : to begin to deal with (a problem, an issue, etc.)着手处理（问题等） The cause of global warming has been taken up by many celebrities recently.最近全球变暖的原因已经引起了许多名人的关注。 The court took up the question of how to deal with companies that break the law.法院开始探讨如何处理违法公司的问题。 He seemed willing to take up [=take on] the challenge.看来他很乐意接受挑战。 c : to begin to have (a new job, home, etc.)开始有（新工作、新家等） He will take up his post [=begin working at his new post/job] at the beginning of the year.他将于年初上任。 She went to France and took up residence in Paris. [=became a resident of Paris; began living in Paris]她去了法国并在巴黎定居。 She took up [=she began to lead] the life of an artist. = She took up life as an artist.她过上了艺术家的生活。 Two men with guns had taken up (their) positions on the roof.两名持枪男子占据了楼顶的位置。 d somewhat old-fashioned : to begin to use (something)开始用（某物） They took up hammers and nails and went to work building the house.他们拿起锤子和钉子开始建房子。 Once again, they took up arms [=picked up weapons and became ready to fight] to defend their country.他们再次拿起武器保卫祖国。 e : to make (something, such as a piece of clothing) shorter把（衣服等）改短 Can you take the legs of these pants up two inches?你能把裤腿改短两英寸吗？ f : to lift and remove (something)拿走；拆掉 We took up the carpet in the living room and replaced it with hardwood flooring.我们把客厅地毯撤掉，换成了硬木地板。 g : to gather (money, clothes, etc.) from many different people or places筹集（资金、衣服等） They are taking up a collection for the homeless shelter.他们在为收容所募捐。 4 take (someone) up on (something) : to make an agreement with (someone) to accept (an offer)接受（…的建议或提议） “Can I buy you a drink?” “Sure, I'll take you up on that.”“我能请你喝一杯吗？”“当然，我接受你的邀请。” We took the company up on its offer to replace the computer for free.我们接受了那家公司免费为我们更换电脑的提议。 5 take (something) up with (someone) : to talk about (something, such as a problem) with (someone)和…提出（问题）；与…交涉 If you have a problem, please take it up with one of our managers.如果你有什么问题，请向我们经理提出来。 Have you taken this up with your mother yet?你和你母亲谈这事了吗？ 6 take up with (someone) : to begin a friendly or romantic relationship with (someone)开始结交…；开始与…谈恋爱 After her divorce, she took up with a younger man.离婚后，她和一个更年轻的男人开始交往。 — see also take-up take |
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