Meaning
1. 打开某物
“Open up” 可以指打开某个物体，比如门、窗或盒子。例如，当有人说 “Please open up the window”，意思是请打开窗户。
2. 敞开心扉
在情感交流中，“open up” 常被用来指人们愿意分享自己的想法和感受。比如，当朋友鼓励你说出心事时，他们可能会说 “You should open up about your feelings”。
3. 开放某个地方
这个短语也可以用来表示某个场所开始对外开放，比如商店、餐馆等。例如，“The new restaurant will open up next week” 意思是新餐馆将在下周开业。
“Open up” 是个多功能的短语，了解其不同的用法可以帮助你更好地理解和使用英语。
Today's Sentences
01
She opened up a cafe.
Situation
How are things going with your girlfriend?
Great!
She opened up a cafe recently.
她最近开了一家咖啡馆。
Really?
I’d love to drop by and say hello.
我很想过来打个招呼。
I’m on my way right now.
Care to join?
想一起吗？
02
He finally opened up to her.
Situation
How are they doing?
He finally opened up to her.
That’s great.
I’m sure their relationship is stronger now.
我相信他们的关系现在更牢固了。
I think so.
Couples counseling really worked for them.
“Couples counseling” 对他们真的很有效。
Writer's Note
The phrasal verb "open up" is transitive, intransitive, and inseparable.
- Transitive - In certain contexts, it can be transitive, meaning it takes a direct object.
Example 1 - They opened up the box.
Example 2 - The surgeon had to open him up. - Intransitive - In most uses, "open up" does not need a direct object. The action happens without acting on something specific.
Example 1 - The store opens up at 9 a.m.
Example 2 - He finally opened up about his feelings. - Inseparable - Even when used transitively, "open up" is usually not separated by the object (especially when referring to emotional or abstract ideas).
Correct Example - She opened up the conversation.
Incorrect Example - She opened the conversation up. (This sounds odd and is rarely used.)🚫
例子 1 - They opened up the box.
例子 2 - The surgeon had to open him up.
例子 1 - 商店在早上9点“opens up”。
例子 2 - 他终于开始“opened up”他的感受。
正确示例 - She opened up the conversation.
错误示例 - She opened the conversation up.（这听起来很奇怪，很少使用。）🚫
Related words to physically open something: Launch, open, start, unbolt, unlatch, unlock, unseal.
Related words to share feelings or thoughts: Confide, express oneself, let someone in, pour out, reveal, share, speak openly, unburden oneself.
Related words to make something available or accessible: Allow, create, enable, expand, introduce, make room for, offer, provide.
Related words to start a business or operation: Begin operations, establish, found, launch, set up, start.
