Definition of make-up in English:

make-up

noun ˈmeɪkʌp

mass noun

1Cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face, used to enhance or alter the appearance.
化妆品
she came downstairs, her face still white under her heavy make-up
with modifier stage make-up
as modifier chief make-up artist
Example sentencesExamples
- The hairdresser messed up her hair more than it already was while someone else was putting stage make-up on her.
- What I want is a make-up remover that literally lets the make-up float off your face.
- One bizarre addendum to his' performance ' was his extraordinary application of stage make-up.
- If in doubt, arrange a free consultation at a store make-up counter.
- His eyes are lined in black eyeliner so perfectly that you'd think that a make-up artist does his make-up.
- I need make-up tips most of all; but anything would be of assistance.
- "I've noticed when they come to school discos that they wear a bit of glitter make-up.
- So she went off into the make-up trailer and my make-up artist came, and said ‘you've got to come, you've got to come’.
- All that's missing is a truly fabulous make-up artist to slap the whole lot on.
- Ever wondered what women who sell cosmetics keep in their make-up bag?
- I made a couple of little girls tremble just by being in my zombie make-up, and that was cool.
- The invention also relates to a cosmetic care or make-up process for a keratinous material.
- I left my make-up bag under that, and then I started opening drawers.
- Apply your usual foundation make-up or powder to cover any imperfections and even out your skin tone.
- Stage make-up is necessarily heavy, in order to be seen, and seen as natural, by the audience.
- Just before going on stage, the make-up lady had dabbed powder on my face.
- Her face was made even more pale by her make-up: her black lipstick, and dark eye shadow.
- Her eyes were outlined with some heavy make-up and her black nails were two inches longer than usual.
- You're better at doing stage make-up than I am.
- Apply layers of pancake make-up, in the style of kabuki theatre.
Synonyms
cosmetics, greasepaint
2The composition or constitution of something.
组成，构成
ozone damages the cellular make-up of plants and trees
Example sentencesExamples
- It is almost certain Ribble Valley would be split up because of its size, shape and rural make-up.
- Hayes stated that he would change the approach and style of play, and all would see a difference in style, make-up of the team and the way they play.
- To what degree do you think that's going to change the social make-up of the people who live right by the coast?
- The make-up of the present family is, of course, a different matter.
- The important and terrifying thing is what's happening inside the US, to the constitution and make-up of the country.
- Geochemistry involves studying the chemical make-up of rocks, the chemistry of water or any geological material.
- They don't know who the final make-up of the team will necessarily be.
- Another consideration is to have your soil tested to determine its chemical makeup and texture.
- Some features of its make-up were evidences of his goodness and beneficence, while others displayed his displeasure.
- Why do our churches not generally reflect the ethnic make-up of the society they are in?
- He said it would be a much fairer reflection of the current make-up of the council, in which combined opposition members outnumber Labour.
- The structural make-up of Irish employment is changing, with the number of women in paid employment increasing rapidly.
- Scientists determine the chemical make-up of materials by measuring the wavelengths of light the materials absorb or emit.
- Our genetic makeup is indisputably similar to the great apes, our closest relatives.
- And the makeup of the illegal population is changing to include more women and children.
- The coming change in the makeup of the English population is unprecedented.
- To the extent that the physical make-up of organisms provides heritable variation, it becomes a malleable clay that can be sculpted by selection.
- Stock is right that there are many foolish arguments against altering our genetic makeup.
- Also, it paints a very good picture of the make-up of our wintering bird population.
- Our loyal repeat participants tell us that one of the most appealing features of our trips is the small size and make-up of the groups.
- The make-up of the people taking part was far broader and more representative of the general population than had been the case previously.
Synonyms
composition, constitution, configuration, form, arrangement, format, structure, construction, formation, assembly, organization, fabric, framework
1. 2.1 The combination of qualities that form a person's temperament.
  性格；气质
  a curiously unexpected timidity in his make-up
  他性格中那种相当令人感到意外的羞怯。
  Example sentencesExamples
  We assume that mental ability or disability is a part of an individual's make-up, and therefore that what is congenital is also largely incurable.
  Philosophy Like science is heavily influenced by the psychological make-up of the person doing the thinking.
  I tried explaining to them that if they changed this aspect of Sean's make-up they'd also be changing the way he plays the game.
  It is not essentially any failings in Andrew's mental or sporting make-up.
  The psychological make-up for today's game is fascinating.
  A man's personality and mental make-up do have a bearing upon his conduct.
  Her psychological and political make-up was based on the proposition ‘I am right.’
  Like all Geminis, the personality and mental make-up is highly intelligent and versatile.
  Of equal importance in experiential terms, however, was the psychological make-up of individuals as well as communities and cultures.
  The emotional and psychological make-up of a young person can often be forgotten in the rush for top points.
  Sadly that element of this great fighter's make-up may well have rendered him liable to the damage that he undoubtedly suffered.
  There is something deeply twisted in the human make-up that allows them to relate to animals more than people being treated like animals.
  The Championship is the true test of both the physical and mental make-up of a team.
  The end result was a deep confusion in his psychological make-up.
  Such music can give little clue as to the personality or emotional make-up of its composer in a modern sense.
  His psychological make-up would baffle Dr Jekyll, Mr Hyde and every Freudian shrink outside a Woody Allen movie.
  But such lists give us fascinating little windows into the make-up of the composers involved.
  The scope of earning has brought about a sea change in the mental make-up of the women.
  I was a millimetre surprised at this glance into my inner elemental make-up though I really shouldn't have been.
  There is compelling evidence that an important factor contributing to the development of cancer is the emotional make-up of a person.
  Synonyms
  character, nature, temperament, temper, personality, disposition, constitution, mentality, persona, psyche, psychology, make, stamp, mould, cast of mind, turn of mind
3Printing
The arrangement of text, illustrations, etc. on a printed page.
〔印刷〕排版，拼版
page make-up
页面排版。
Example sentencesExamples
- Then there was the excitement of starting to do our own page make-up, having bought a Compugraphic typesetting machine.
- Seamus started his own career as an apprentice compositor, during the days when all page make-up was in hot metal.
Synonyms
design, style, presentation, appearance, look
4North American count noun A supplementary test or assignment given to a student who missed or failed the original one.
〈北美〉补考
I would have flunked the course but she let me write a make-up
Example sentencesExamples
- Zoe said that when she went into Miss Ell's class one noon hour to get her make-up assignments, Miss Ell was eating a salad.
- However, the president said yesterday if Nelson submits a medical he would make sure she received a make-up test.
- Another teacher may say, ‘I have a firm makeup policy and my students all understand it, and I have no problems with make-ups.’
- Drew and I only got to exchange a few words the whole week because of my make-ups and his soccer practices we never got to see each other.
- If he wasn't, then she knew she'd never be able to garner enough courage to come back for a make-up.
- Students may study and prepare differently for the initial and make-up exam.
- Should a student fail a final exam, he or she is allowed two make-up exams.
- A busy teacher of thirty students who allows three make-ups per student, however, is agreeing to ninety make-ups a year!
- Currently, most camps have two office staff members spending the bulk of their days coordinating absences and make-ups!
- It acknowledges that some students may be experiencing difficulty, so we should be sensitive to their needs - such as allowing make-ups.
- The make-up exam was exactly the same as the original and was administered 12 days after the original exam.
- Some teachers save one Saturday a month for make-ups, and all lessons for the month may be made up only on that day.

单词	make-up
释义	Definition of make-up in English: make-up noun ˈmeɪkʌp mass noun 1Cosmetics such as lipstick or powder applied to the face, used to enhance or alter the appearance. 化妆品 she came downstairs, her face still white under her heavy make-up with modifier stage make-up as modifier chief make-up artist Example sentencesExamples The hairdresser messed up her hair more than it already was while someone else was putting stage make-up on her. What I want is a make-up remover that literally lets the make-up float off your face. One bizarre addendum to his' performance ' was his extraordinary application of stage make-up. If in doubt, arrange a free consultation at a store make-up counter. His eyes are lined in black eyeliner so perfectly that you'd think that a make-up artist does his make-up. I need make-up tips most of all; but anything would be of assistance. "I've noticed when they come to school discos that they wear a bit of glitter make-up. So she went off into the make-up trailer and my make-up artist came, and said ‘you've got to come, you've got to come’. All that's missing is a truly fabulous make-up artist to slap the whole lot on. Ever wondered what women who sell cosmetics keep in their make-up bag? I made a couple of little girls tremble just by being in my zombie make-up, and that was cool. The invention also relates to a cosmetic care or make-up process for a keratinous material. I left my make-up bag under that, and then I started opening drawers. Apply your usual foundation make-up or powder to cover any imperfections and even out your skin tone. Stage make-up is necessarily heavy, in order to be seen, and seen as natural, by the audience. Just before going on stage, the make-up lady had dabbed powder on my face. Her face was made even more pale by her make-up: her black lipstick, and dark eye shadow. Her eyes were outlined with some heavy make-up and her black nails were two inches longer than usual. You're better at doing stage make-up than I am. Apply layers of pancake make-up, in the style of kabuki theatre. Synonyms cosmetics, greasepaint 2The composition or constitution of something. 组成，构成 ozone damages the cellular make-up of plants and trees Example sentencesExamples It is almost certain Ribble Valley would be split up because of its size, shape and rural make-up. Hayes stated that he would change the approach and style of play, and all would see a difference in style, make-up of the team and the way they play. To what degree do you think that's going to change the social make-up of the people who live right by the coast? The make-up of the present family is, of course, a different matter. The important and terrifying thing is what's happening inside the US, to the constitution and make-up of the country. Geochemistry involves studying the chemical make-up of rocks, the chemistry of water or any geological material. They don't know who the final make-up of the team will necessarily be. Another consideration is to have your soil tested to determine its chemical makeup and texture. Some features of its make-up were evidences of his goodness and beneficence, while others displayed his displeasure. Why do our churches not generally reflect the ethnic make-up of the society they are in? He said it would be a much fairer reflection of the current make-up of the council, in which combined opposition members outnumber Labour. The structural make-up of Irish employment is changing, with the number of women in paid employment increasing rapidly. Scientists determine the chemical make-up of materials by measuring the wavelengths of light the materials absorb or emit. Our genetic makeup is indisputably similar to the great apes, our closest relatives. And the makeup of the illegal population is changing to include more women and children. The coming change in the makeup of the English population is unprecedented. To the extent that the physical make-up of organisms provides heritable variation, it becomes a malleable clay that can be sculpted by selection. Stock is right that there are many foolish arguments against altering our genetic makeup. Also, it paints a very good picture of the make-up of our wintering bird population. Our loyal repeat participants tell us that one of the most appealing features of our trips is the small size and make-up of the groups. The make-up of the people taking part was far broader and more representative of the general population than had been the case previously. Synonyms composition, constitution, configuration, form, arrangement, format, structure, construction, formation, assembly, organization, fabric, framework 2.1 The combination of qualities that form a person's temperament. 性格；气质 a curiously unexpected timidity in his make-up 他性格中那种相当令人感到意外的羞怯。 Example sentencesExamples We assume that mental ability or disability is a part of an individual's make-up, and therefore that what is congenital is also largely incurable. Philosophy Like science is heavily influenced by the psychological make-up of the person doing the thinking. I tried explaining to them that if they changed this aspect of Sean's make-up they'd also be changing the way he plays the game. It is not essentially any failings in Andrew's mental or sporting make-up. The psychological make-up for today's game is fascinating. A man's personality and mental make-up do have a bearing upon his conduct. Her psychological and political make-up was based on the proposition ‘I am right.’ Like all Geminis, the personality and mental make-up is highly intelligent and versatile. Of equal importance in experiential terms, however, was the psychological make-up of individuals as well as communities and cultures. The emotional and psychological make-up of a young person can often be forgotten in the rush for top points. Sadly that element of this great fighter's make-up may well have rendered him liable to the damage that he undoubtedly suffered. There is something deeply twisted in the human make-up that allows them to relate to animals more than people being treated like animals. The Championship is the true test of both the physical and mental make-up of a team. The end result was a deep confusion in his psychological make-up. Such music can give little clue as to the personality or emotional make-up of its composer in a modern sense. His psychological make-up would baffle Dr Jekyll, Mr Hyde and every Freudian shrink outside a Woody Allen movie. But such lists give us fascinating little windows into the make-up of the composers involved. The scope of earning has brought about a sea change in the mental make-up of the women. I was a millimetre surprised at this glance into my inner elemental make-up though I really shouldn't have been. There is compelling evidence that an important factor contributing to the development of cancer is the emotional make-up of a person. Synonyms character, nature, temperament, temper, personality, disposition, constitution, mentality, persona, psyche, psychology, make, stamp, mould, cast of mind, turn of mind 3Printing The arrangement of text, illustrations, etc. on a printed page. 〔印刷〕排版，拼版 page make-up 页面排版。 Example sentencesExamples Then there was the excitement of starting to do our own page make-up, having bought a Compugraphic typesetting machine. Seamus started his own career as an apprentice compositor, during the days when all page make-up was in hot metal. Synonyms design, style, presentation, appearance, look 4North American count noun A supplementary test or assignment given to a student who missed or failed the original one. 〈北美〉补考 I would have flunked the course but she let me write a make-up Example sentencesExamples Zoe said that when she went into Miss Ell's class one noon hour to get her make-up assignments, Miss Ell was eating a salad. However, the president said yesterday if Nelson submits a medical he would make sure she received a make-up test. Another teacher may say, ‘I have a firm makeup policy and my students all understand it, and I have no problems with make-ups.’ Drew and I only got to exchange a few words the whole week because of my make-ups and his soccer practices we never got to see each other. If he wasn't, then she knew she'd never be able to garner enough courage to come back for a make-up. Students may study and prepare differently for the initial and make-up exam. Should a student fail a final exam, he or she is allowed two make-up exams. A busy teacher of thirty students who allows three make-ups per student, however, is agreeing to ninety make-ups a year! Currently, most camps have two office staff members spending the bulk of their days coordinating absences and make-ups! It acknowledges that some students may be experiencing difficulty, so we should be sensitive to their needs - such as allowing make-ups. The make-up exam was exactly the same as the original and was administered 12 days after the original exam. Some teachers save one Saturday a month for make-ups, and all lessons for the month may be made up only on that day.
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