Meaning
Today's Sentences
01
She opened up a cafe.
Situation
How are things going with your girlfriend?
Great!
She opened up a cafe recently.
她最近開了一家咖啡廳。
Really?
I’d love to drop by and say hello.
我很想過來打個招呼。
I’m on my way right now.
Care to join?
你想一起嗎？
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.
我相信他們的關係現在更穩固了。
I think so.
Couples counseling really worked for them.
「Couples counseling」對他們真的很有效。
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.)🚫
Example 1 - They opened up the box.
Example 2 - The surgeon had to open him up.
例子 1 - 商店在早上 9 點「opens up」。
例子 2 - 他終於對自己的感受「opened up」。
正確範例 - She opened up the conversation.
錯誤範例 - She opened the conversation up. （這聽起來很奇怪而且很少使用。）🚫
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.
