take短语及详细用法

take after[phrasal verb]take after(someone):to be like(someone,such as a parent):to resemble(someone)He takes after his father in height and build.“She's such a sweet child.”“Yes.She takes afterher mother.”take against[phrasal verb]take against(someone or something)Brit,somewhat old-fashioned:to begin to dislike (someone or something)They took against her for no apparent reason.take apart[phrasal verb]1take apart(something)or take(something)apart:to remove or separate the parts of (something)They practiced taking apart[=disassembling]their rifles and putting them back together again.Help me take this puzzle apart.2take apart(something)or take(something)apart:to talk about the different parts of(an idea,story,etc.)often in order to criticize itHe takes apart the theory and shows its weaknesses.3take apart(someone)or take(someone)apartchiefly Brit:to badly beat(a person or team) in a game or contestThe champion really took the challenger apart in the second round.take away[phrasal verb]1take away(someone or something)or take(someone or something)away:to remove (someone or something):to cause(someone or something)to go away,to no longer exist,to no longer be held,etc.“Take him away!”said the queen.He was trying to take the ball away from the dog.A new store would take business away from existing stores in the area.Her parents threatened to take away her driving privileges.If you take away[=if you do not consider]his fancy clothes,he's a rather ordinary person.The beautiful new theater took my breath away.[=it made me feel surprised and excited]2take away(something)or take(something)away2a:to remember(something)for possible use in the future—usually+fromWhat lesson can we take away from this?2b Brit:to buy(food that is cooked in a restaurant)and carry it to another placeWe sell hot food to take away.[=(US)we sell hot food for takeout]3take it away informal:to start playing or singing musicTake it away,Annie!4take away from[phrasal verb]take away from(something):to reduce the value orimportance of(something)The ugly door takes away from[=detracts from]the beauty of the house.She made a few mistakes during her speech,but that didn't take away from her overall message.take back[phrasal verb]1take back(someone or something)or take(someone or something)back1a:to return(something or someone)If you bought any of these toys,take them back to the store for a full refund.Waiter,this soup is terrible.Please take it back.[=return it to the kitchen]I took him back to his apartment.1b:to accept or receive(someone or something)againThey wouldn't take back the dress because I didn't have the receipt.His wife left him but he decided to take her back.2take(someone)back:to cause(someone)to remember a time or event—usually+toThis meal takes me back to[=it makes me remember]our vacation in Mexico.a song that takes you back to your childhood3take back(something)or take(something)back:to say that you did not really mean (something that you said)My mom is not fat!Take it back!He refused to take back what he said.take down[phrasal verb]take down(something)or take(something)down1:to remove(something)from the place where it is hanging or standingShe took the books down from the shelf.I need to take down those curtains and bring them to the dry cleaner's.Take down that terrible picture of me.Please,take it down.He took down the old shed and built a new one.2:to lower but not remove(something)The doctor asked him to take down[=pull down]his pants.3:to write(something)He took her phone number down on a napkin.Did you take down the car's license number?take in[phrasal verb]1take in(someone)or take(someone)in1a:to allow(a person or animal)to stay in your house,hotel,etc.The family started taking in boarders to make ends meet.The homeless shelter takes in women and children.They agreed to take him in for the summer.taking in stray cats1b:to take(someone)to a police stationThe police took him in for driving while drunk.The suspects were taken in for questioning.1c:to trick or deceive(someone)—often used as(be)taken inHe was taken in by a man who said he was collecting money for a charity.2take in(something)or take(something)in2a:to make(a piece of clothing)smaller or shorterI lost weight and had to take in my pants.I had to take them in at the waist.—opposite let out at let,12b US:to receive(something)as payment or earningsThe restaurant has been taking in[=(Brit)taking]thousands of dollars a night.They couldn't take enough money in to stay in business.2c:to allow(water,air,etc.)to enter your bodyShe stood on the shore taking in the salty sea air.2d:to look at and think about(something)We spent the hour talking and taking in the view.You'll have plenty of time to take in all the sights.2e:to learn about and try to understand(something)We paused to take in the situation.It's hard to take all this information in at once.We need to take in all the options before making a decision.2f:to watch(a show,game,etc.)If we have time after dinner,I thought maybe we could take in a movie.2g:to include(a place)among the places that you go toOur trip to New York City will take in several museums.=We will take in[=visit]several museums on our trip to New York City.take off[phrasal verb]1a:to suddenly go somewhereShe took off without even saying goodbye.Where did you take off to?[=where did you go?]1b take off after(someone or something)US:to start to move quickly in order to catch (someone or something)If my dog sees a cat,she'll take off after[=chase]it.He jumped in his car and took off after them.2:to begin to flyPlease sit down.The plane's about to take off.They took off and landed safely.3:to quickly become very successful or popularHer career took off after she won an Oscar for best supporting actress.Our business is really starting to take off.4take off(something)or take(something)off4a:to remove(something)I took my boots off and put on some slippers.Always take off your makeup before going to bed.Take that smile off your face![=stop smiling]This new diet will take inches off your waist and hips.Please take your hands off me.[=stop touching or holding me]I can't take my eyes off[=I cannot stop looking at]that beautiful ring of yours!Hiring more teachers would help take the pressure off[=reduce the amount of stress felt by] our staff.Her show was taken off the air[=it was no longer shown on TV]after three seasons.The toy was taken off the market[=it was stopped from being sold]for safety reasons.4b:to reduce the price of something by(a specified amount)You can take20percent off everything in the store.They took$3,000off the original price of the car.4c:to spend(an amount of time)away from a job or activityHe took the day off and went to the beach.I took two weeks off(work)to visit my family.I haven't taken any time off yet this year.5take(someone)off(something)5a:to tell(someone)to stop using(something,such as a medicine)The doctor took her off the drug and put her on a new one.He took himself off his medication.[=he stopped using it]taking a patient off a ventilator5b:to tell(someone)to no longer work on(something)The newspaper's editor took her off the story.He was taken off the project.6take off(someone)or take(someone)off Brit:to copy(someone)usually in order to make other people laughHe can take off[=mimic,imitate]our teacher perfectly.take on[phrasal verb]1take on(something)or take(something)on1a:to begin to deal with(something,such as a job or responsibility)I don't have time to take on any new responsibilities right now.We are depending on you to take on this important assignment.Her willingness to take on new challenges is admirable.1b:to begin to have(a particular quality or appearance)Her writings took on new meaning after her death.In the evening,the plaza takes on a different air/aura.stories in which animals take on human attributesThe story was broadcast throughout the world and began to take on a life of its own.[=to become very large,important,and hard to control]The story has taken on mythic proportions.[=it has become very famous or important]2take on(someone or something)or take(someone or something)on2a:to fight or struggle with(someone or something)Police have been taking on the neighborhood's drug dealers.She's not afraid to take on her critics/detractors directly.They will need lots of money and resources to take on the tobacco companies.:to criticize or argue against(someone or something)She takes on the country's current foreign policy in her new book.taking on sexism in the music industry2b:to compete against(a person,team,etc.)The Yankees are set to take on the Red Sox at Yankee Stadium tonight.She took him on in a game of tennis.2c:to allow(someone or something)to enterThe train took on a few more passengers before leaving the city.The ship sprung a leak and began to take onwater.[=water began getting into the ship]3take on(someone)or take(someone)on:to accept(someone)as an employee,client,etc.I'm sorry,but the doctor isn't taking on[=taking]any new patients.She agreed to take him on as an assistant.take out[phrasal verb]1take(something)out or take out(something)1a:to remove(something)from a thing,place,or personShe had her tonsils taken out when she was ten years old.Remove the board and take out all the nails.:to move(something)from the place that held,enclosed,or hid itPlease take out a pencil and begin the test.Please take your homework out.I forgot to take out the garbage[=to bring it outside]this morning.1b:to get(something,such as insurance,a loan,etc.)by a standard process or series of steps: to make the arrangements,payments,etc.,that are required for(something)All drivers in the state must take out insurance on their vehicles.They had to take out a second mortgage on their home.They took out ads in several magazines and newspapers.1c:to borrow or rent(something)from a store,library,etc.She took out a couple of books from the library.1d:to destroy(something)Our mission is to take out two enemy targets.She swerved off the road and took out a telephone pole.2take(someone)out or take out(someone)2a:to go with(someone you have invited)to a restaurant,party,etc.Can I take you out sometime?teenagers taking each other out on datesThey took us out for/to lunch.2b:to cause(a person or team)to no longer be part of a competitionHe took his opponent out in the first60seconds of the match.Our team was taken out in the second round of competition.3take(something)out on(someone)◇If you take your anger,frustration,etc.,out on someone,you treat someone badly because you feel angry,frustrated,etc.workers who go home and take their frustration out on their familiesI'm sorry you didn't get the job,but don't take it out on me.[=don't treat me badly because you are disappointed]take over[phrasal verb]take over or take over(something)or take(something)over1:to start doing(something that someone has stopped doing)Here,you take over stirring the soup while I start making the salad.Take over for me for a while.2:to become the person who has control of(something)Since she has taken over the company,productivity and profits have soared.Military leaders took over the government in2002.They took over in2002.take to[phrasal verb]1take to(something):to go to or into(a place)They grabbed their weapons and took to the hills.Thousands of people took to the streets in protest.[=went out into the streets to protest] He took to the airwaves[=he spoke on the radio]with his message.2take to(someone or something):to begin to like(someone or something)I took to her as soon as she smiled at me.Many students have not taken well to the new school uniforms.He tried skiing and took to it immediately.[=he quickly learned how to ski and liked doing it] She took to horseback riding like a duck(takes)to water.[=she learned it in a very easy and natural way](informal)They don't take kindly to strangers[=they don't like strangers]around here.3take to(doing something):to begin(doing something)as a habitHe took to drinking after he lost his job.She had taken to sleeping on the floor.We've taken to calling him“Mr.Dependable.”4take(something)to(someone or something):to use(something)to do something to (someone or something)Someone needs to take a mop to this floor.[=someone needs to mop this floor]I took an ax to the dead tree in front of my house.[=I cut down the dead tree with an ax]He was criticized for taking a belt to his children.[=hitting his children with a belt]take up[phrasal verb]1take up or take up(something)or take(something)up:to begin(something)again:to continue(something)after you or another person stopsShe took up[=picked up]the story where he left off.He is hoping that he and his ex-girlfriend can take up[=that they can continue their relationship]where they left off.2take up(something):to fill(an area,amount of time,etc.)completely or almost completely The new couch takes up half of the room.I don't want to take up too much of your time,but I do have a few questions.The entire day was taken up by/with meetings.We don't use this table for anything.It's just taking up space.3take up(something)or take(something)up3a:to begin studying or practicing(an activity,subject,instrument,etc.)usually as a hobbyI was thinking about taking upskiing/dancing/photography.She took up the guitar at age11.taking up art lessons3b:to begin to deal with(a problem,an issue,etc.)The cause of global warming has been taken upby many celebrities recently.The court took up the question of how to deal with companies that break the law.He seemed willing to take up[=take on]the challenge.3c:to begin to have(a new job,home,etc.)He will take up his post[=begin working at his new post/job]at the beginning of the year.She went to France and took up residence in Paris.[=became a resident of Paris;began living in Paris]She took up[=she began to lead]the life of an artist.=She took up life as an artist.Two men with guns had taken up(their)positions on the roof.3d somewhat old-fashioned:to begin to use(something)They took up hammers and nails and went to work building the house.Once again,they took up arms[=picked up weapons and became ready to fight]to defend their country.3e:to make(something,such as a piece of clothing)shorterCan you take the legs of these pants up two inches?3f:to lift and remove(something)We took up the carpet in the living room and replaced it with hardwood flooring.3g:to gather(money,clothes,etc.)from many different people or placesThey are taking up a collection for the homeless shelter.4take(someone)up on(something):to make an agreement with(someone)to accept(an offer)“Can I buy you a drink?”“Sure,I'll take you up onthat.”We took the company up on its offer to replace the computer for free.5take(something)up with(someone):to talk about(something,such as a problem)with (someone)If you have a problem,please take it up with one of our managers.Have you taken this up with your mother yet?6take up with(someone):to begin a friendly or romantic relationship with(someone)After her divorce,she took up with a younger man.。