



以下是容易被混淆的 make 和 do 的搭配詞,需要特別注意使用。
這些例子幫助我們看到,make 通常用於製造、創造或形成某物,而 do 則用於完成或進行某個任務。
make do 做決定 make a decision 做計劃 make a plan 做功課 do homework 做生意 do business 犯錯 make a mistake 打電話 make a phone call 幫忙做某事 do a favor 做飯 make dinner
在大多數情況下,"make dinner"比"do dinner"更適當地表示"做飯"的意思。
do dinner(通常被用來表示"安排晚餐"的意思)
- I'll do dinner at my place tomorrow night.(明晚我會在家裡安排晚餐)
- Are you doing dinner tonight?(你今晚做飯嗎?)
「make」的 13 個常見搭配詞: make 是製造、做出 或指造成某種結果的意思。常與名詞進行搭配。
> 使用 "make" 搭配詞的時機主要有以下幾點:
- 制造、製作或建造,例如:make a cake, make a house.
- 形成或創造,例如:make a plan, make a difference.
- 使某些事情發生,例如:make a mistake, make a noise.
- 強制或促使某人做某些事情,例如:make someone do something.
- 充分利用或充分活用,例如:make the most of something, make good use of something.
這些只是一些典型的情況,還有很多其他的情況,在使用 "make" 搭配詞時,重點是要根據上下文來判斷是否適當。
「do」的 13 個常見搭配詞: do 表示做、進行 或者完成某件事情。常與形容詞、名詞等進行搭配,如 do homework, do justice, do business。
> 使用 "do" 搭配詞的時機如下:
- 表示行為、動作或任務:例如:"I have to do the dishes" (我得洗碗)。
- 表示對事物進行處理、修理或保養:例如:"She's doing her hair" (她正在整理頭髮)。
- 表示對事情進行研究或調查:例如:"The scientists are doing research on climate change" (科學家正在對氣候變遷進行研究)。
- 表示執行責任或義務:例如:"He did his duty as a good citizen by reporting the crime" (他作為一個好公民執行了他的責任,報告了犯罪事件)。
- 表示執行某種形式的運動或鍛鍊:例如:"She does exercise every day to stay healthy" (她每天鍛鍊以保持健康)。
這些只是一些典型的情況,還有很多其他的情況,在使用 "do" 搭配詞時,重點是要根據上下文來判斷是否適當。
All employees are required to attend the meeting.
全體員工一律得去參加該會議。
Brenda invited Jim to her wedding, but he was unable to attend.
布蘭達邀請吉姆來參加她的婚禮,但吉姆無法參加。
George is the first person to attend college in his family.
喬治是他家第一個上大學的人。
Brian hired a caretaker to attend to his father on a 24-hour basis.
布萊恩僱用看護來 24 小時全天候照顧他爸爸。
Jack retired from the military after 30 years of service.
在軍中服役 30 年後,傑克退休了。
When did you retire last night?
你昨晚幾點睡覺?
When did you go to bed last night?
你昨晚幾點睡覺?
The museum had to retire the damaged artwork from display.
博物館不得不將受損的藝術品從展示中撤下。
The product will be retired next year.
這款商品將在明年停產。
We voted Mr. Wilson our mayor.
我們票選魏爾遜先生當我們的市長。
Who did you vote for in the last legislative election?
上次的立委選舉你投票給誰?
All the villagers voted against the construction of the nuclear power plant.
所有村民一致投票反對興建核電廠。
We’ll take a vote on this issue.
我們將針對這個議題投票表決。
Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched.
雞孵出來之前先別數 / 如意算盤不要打得太早。 — 諺語
We counted down from ten to one to welcome the new year.
我們從 10 倒數到 1 來迎接新年。
The teacher did a quick count and realized one student was missing.
這名老師快速點了一下,發現少一個學生。
Every dollar counts.
每一塊錢都重要。
We can count on Ivy for help.
我們可以依賴艾薇的幫忙。
Hank carried a refrigerator up seven flights of stairs without much effort.
漢克沒費多少力氣就把冰箱搬上 7 層樓。
Kent made an effort to please his girlfriend.
肯特努力試著要討好女友。
The president called an urgent meeting in an effort to handle the sudden spread of the disease.
總統召開了緊急會議,以處理這疾病突然蔓延開來的問題。
Herbert made every effort to get to the church on time.
赫伯特盡一切努力要準時趕到教堂。
Harry drew a line between the two points.
哈利在 2 個點之間畫一條線。
I’m just trying to explain my point of view.
我正試著解釋我的看法。
Eileen talked for ten minutes before she got to the point.
艾琳講了 10 分鐘才講到重點。
The team lost the game by only a few points.
那個隊伍只以幾分之差輸了這場比賽。
The little boy pointed at the toy he wanted.
小男孩指著他想要的玩具。
I pointed my camera at the movie star.
我把照相機對準這個電影明星。
The teacher pointed out two grammar mistakes in my essay.
老師指出我文章中的 2 個文法錯誤。
The mother changed her baby’s diaper in the restroom.
這位媽媽在洗手間替小寶寶換尿布。
The magician changed the mouse into a bird.
魔術師把老鼠變成一隻鳥。
Do you think Debbie has changed since she became famous?
你認為黛比自從成名後,是否改變了?
Eddie doesn’t like the change of plans.
艾迪不喜歡計畫的變更。
You can keep the change.
零錢不用找了。
Tourism in Taiwan is doing well thanks to recent promotions.
臺灣的旅遊業因為近來的推廣而正蓬勃發展。
Lisa got a promotion last month, and now she can afford to buy a new car.
麗莎上個月升遷,現在她買得起新車了。
The company is planning a big promotion for its newest product.
那間公司正為其最新產品籌劃一項大型促銷活動。
Stop making complaints about life and learn to appreciate what you have.
別再抱怨人生,學習感激你現有的一切。
Stop complaining about life and learn to appreciate what you have.
別再抱怨人生,學習感激你現有的一切。
We've received a lot of customer complaints about our new products lately.
最近我們收到許多客戶對我們新產品的投訴。
What's your complaint?
您哪裡不舒服?
The lawyer submitted a complaint to the court on behalf of his client.
這位律師代表當事人向法院提交了一份訴狀。
Grandma promised to teach me how to bake a cake.
奶奶承諾要教我烤蛋糕。
Grandma made a promise to teach me how to bake a cake.
奶奶承諾要教我烤蛋糕。
Luke promised Gina that he would quit smoking.
路克向吉娜保證他會戒菸。
A: Honey, I’m sorry. I can’t go to the beach with you tomorrow.
B: But you promised!
A:親愛的,對不起,我明天不能和你一起去海灘了。
B:可是你答應過的!
I don’t trust my boyfriend anymore because he keeps breaking his promises.
我不再信任我男友,因為他一直不守信用。
A quarter of the population voted for Tony.
有四分之一的人投票給湯尼。
You can easily get there in a quarter of an hour.
你可以很輕易地在 15 分鐘內抵達該地。
The company reaped huge profits in the first quarter of the year.
該公司本年第一季獲利很多。
Tom quartered the sandwiches and gave them to the kids.
湯姆把這些三明治分成四份,然後分給小朋友們。
Stock prices fell due to rumors of a company merger.
因為公司合併的傳聞甚囂塵上,股價便下跌了。
I’m sorry, but we no longer have that book in stock.
很抱歉,那本書我們現在沒有貨。
We have a huge stock of quality sportswear on sale.
我們庫存了許多質料不錯的運動休閒服來賣。
We have a good stock of snacks in the cupboard― please help yourself.
我們的櫥櫃裡儲備了很多零食 ⸺ 請自取。
This shop stocks a wide range of outdoor equipment.
這家店備有多種的戶外用品。
There’s a typhoon coming, so we should stock up on bottled water.
颱風要來了,所以我們要多囤積些瓶裝水。
Exercise and proper diet are essential for good health.
運動和適當的飲食對健康很重要。
My father exercises every morning at the park.
我爸爸每天早上都在公園運動。
Did you finish the exercises in the chapter?
你做完這一章的練習題了嗎?
Henry exercised his horses twice a day.
亨利一天操練他的馬兒 2 次。
Many fail to exercise their right to vote.
很多人都沒有去行使他們的投票權。
I’m going to try the seafood paella because Josie highly recommended it.
我要去吃吃看西班牙海鮮燉飯,因為喬西超推薦它。
The teacher recommends us to read the questions twice before answering them.
老師建議我們在回答問題前要把問題先看兩遍。
The manager recommended that the meeting (should) be put off.
經理建議將會議時間延期
These pants no longer fit me. They're too tight.
這條褲子不再合我身。它太緊了。
My feet are killing me because these shoes don’t fit.
我的腳痛死了,因為這雙鞋不合腳。
To stay fit, you should exercise every day.
要保持健康,就應該每天運動。
Mr. Li said the man was not fit to marry his daughter.
李先生說這個男人不適合和他女兒結婚。
The pants were a perfect fit.
這件褲子很合身。
Linda was fit to burst with excitement.
琳達興奮極了。
My bedroom is very small, so I don't think this wardrobe will fit into it.
我的房間很小,所以我覺得我房間放不下這個衣櫥。
A good judge should have a sense of justice.
好法官應有正義感。
To do Eliot justice, we must admit that he meant no harm.
為艾略特說句公道話,我們必須承認他無意傷害任何人。
Sheila’s playing didn’t do Beethoven’s music justice.
席拉的演奏未能呈現貝多芬音樂的原貌。
The murderer must be arrested and brought to justice.
必須逮捕那兇手並將其繩之以法。
It's not fair for you to speak ill of Jill, especially when she's your best friend.
你說吉兒壞話很不公平,尤其她還是你最好的朋友。
A: I'll do the dishes, and you'll mop the floor.
B: Fair enough.
A:我洗碗,你拖地。
B:這說得過去。
Linda has fair knowledge of Chinese kung fu.
琳達懂得不少中國功夫。
The coach wants the team to win by fair means or foul.
教練想要隊伍不擇手段贏得勝利。
The children enjoyed all the rides at the fair very much.
這些小朋友很喜歡露天遊樂園的所有遊樂裝置。
Sally bought a handmade vase at the craft fair.
莎莉在手工藝展銷會買了一個手工花瓶。
Ricky didn't play fair in the game.
瑞奇沒有按規則比賽。
Linda is a fair woman whom many men fall in love with.
琳達是一位美麗的女人,許多男人都愛上她。
The idol has fair skin.
這位偶像有著白皙的皮膚。
If you break the rules, you will be punished.
你如果違反規則就會被處罰。
The king has ruled this kingdom for forty years.
國王統治這個國家 40 年了。
Taiwan was under Japanese rule for fifty years.
臺灣被日本統治過 50 年。
My father makes it a rule to get up early.
我爸爸有早起的習慣。
As a rule, I get up at eight in the morning.
通常我都是早上 8 點起床。
Police were unable to find the weapon of offense used in the murder.
警方找不到謀殺用的凶器。
Carol took offense at my comments about her.
我對卡蘿所作的評語令她不悅。
Hank's joke caused offense to many people.
漢克的玩笑冒犯了許多人。
The young man was arrested for the offense of stealing.
這年輕人因犯了偷竊罪而被捕。
Oliver feels like lying in his bed all day.
奧利佛想躺在床上一整天。
Debra was tired, so she lay down on the sofa.
黛珀拉感到疲憊,所以在沙發上躺下。
My hometown lies on the west coast of Norway.
我的家鄉位於挪威的西海岸。
The strength of the movie lies in its plot.
這部電影的優點在於它的情節。
I’m sorry, but you’ll have to make a decision quickly.
很抱歉,但你必須趕快做決定。
Carmen couldn't decide whether to buy the blue dress.
卡門無法決定是否買那件藍色洋裝。
We all learn by making mistakes.
我們都是從犯錯中學習。
Nothing you said made a difference in Tom's decision.
你所說的話對湯姆的決定沒有任何影響。
Donating just a few dollars can make a difference for families in need.
捐出幾塊錢就能對需要的家庭有所幫助。
Kent made an effort to please his girlfriend.
肯特努力試著要討好女友。
If you disagree with me, please tell me.
如果你不同意我的話,請告訴我。
Jamie has lost a lot of weight recently.
傑米最近瘦了很多。
Herbert got mad and made a scene in public.
赫伯特生了氣便當眾大吵大鬧丟人現眼。
My goal is to make a name for myself in Hollywood.
我的目標是在好萊塢揚名立萬。
The company made big changes to its website, which paid off in the long run.
該公司對其網站做了大幅改變,而最後也有好的成果。
Tom made a handsome profit from the sale.
湯姆從這次買賣中得到可觀的利潤。
I have only invited a few people.
我只邀請了一些人。
Steve looked for his phone for more than an hour.
史蒂夫找他的電話花了 1 個多小時。
Taking drugs does damage to one's body and mind.
吸毒有害身心。
The flood caused damage to dozens of homes, and many people were left homeless.
那場洪水造成數十間房屋損毀,許多人落得無家可歸。
I have a lot of things to do.
我有許多事情要做。
Don’t worry. I still have a lot of money left.
別擔心。我還剩很多錢。
To stay fit, you should exercise every day.
要保持健康,就應該每天運動。
Dr. Lee spent years doing research on animal behavior.
李博士花了數年的時間做了關於動物行為的研究。
You’ll be able to see a wide variety of marine life in this aquarium.
在這個水族館你將會看到多樣的海洋生物。
The scientists have found a cure for the rare disease.
科學家們已經找到了治療這罕見疾病的方法。
I've made a complaint to the police about the noise in my neighborhood.
我已經向警方投訴我家附近的噪音問題。
Judy made a call to her brother last night.
昨晚茱蒂打電話給她哥哥。
Joseph makes a living as an English teacher.
喬瑟夫以教英文維生。
Pauline made two grammatical errors in this sentence.
寶琳在這個句子中犯了 2 個文法錯誤。
Our two-year-old boy is a real “explorer;” he makes a mess of the house several times a day.
我們家的兩歲小子真是個『探險家』,一天會把屋子搞亂好幾次。
Rose’s debut made a big splash on Broadway.
蘿絲初次登臺亮相就在百老匯造成大轟動。
