| 释义 |
Examples:constructive metabolism (using energy make proteins etc)—make a quick judgment based on inadequate information—make a speech (esp. short introduction, vote of thanks, afterword, funeral homily etc)—drawing a tiger like a dog (idiom); make a fool of oneself by excessive ambition—lit. as the autumn gale sweeps away the fallen leaves (idiom); drive out the old and make a clean sweep—lit. one knife cut two segments (idiom); fig. to make a clean break—make painstaking efforts (idiom); after much trouble—interpret and make glossaries and commentaries on classic texts—make a fool of oneself by an ignorant blunder—make a clear difference between what one likes and what one hates—lit. carry firewood to put out a fire (idiom); fig. to make a problem worse by inappropriate action—stop-loss point, a point at which you make a small loss limit your losses—qualities that make sth worth seeing (or reading)—lit. sing accompany wine (idiom); fig. life is short, make merry while you can—you can lead a horse water but you can't make him drink—lit. enough books make a pack-ox sweat or to fill a house to the rafters (idiom); fig. many books—make (wine, vinegar, soya bean paste etc) by fermentation—lit. a wise person reflecting a thousand times can still make a mistake (idiom); fig. nobody is infallible—A small hole not plugged will make you suffer a big hole (common saying); a stitch in time saves nine—lit. earthern pots make more noise than classical bells—whether it's right or wrong doesn't make a lot of difference—make concessions for the sake of future gains [idiom.]—You can lead a horse water, but you can't make him drink. [idiom.]—make idle remarks about a woman's appearance [idiom.]— |