Meaning
1. 建造或搭建: “Put up”可以表示建造或搭建某个物体,例如建筑物、帐篷等。例句:“They put up a new building in just six months.”(他们在短短六个月内建起了一座新建筑。)
2. 提供住宿: “Put up”也可以用来表示为某人提供临时住所。例句:“They put me up for the night.”(他们为我提供了一晚的住宿。)
3. 显示或张贴: 当我们要张贴告示或展示某些东西时,可以使用“put up”。例句:“They put up posters all over the town.”(他们在镇上到处张贴海报。)
4. 提供(资金、建议等): “Put up”可以表示提供某种资源,例如资金或提议。例句:“He put up the money for the project.”(他为这个项目提供了资金。)
在使用“put up”时,务必根据上下文选择正确的含义,以确保准确传达意思。Today's Sentences
01
Let’s put it up on this wall.
Situation
I finally printed that photo of us from our trip to the beach.
That brings back such wonderful memories of our anniversary.
Let’s put it up on this wall.
I couldn't think of a better spot.
02
He really put up a fight.
Situation
I tried to give the dog a bath, but he really put up a fight.
Is that why the bathroom is flooded and you’re soaking wet?
Yes, he refused to get in the tub until I promised him a steak.
Next time, just give him the steak first.
Writer's Note
"Put up" is an intransitive, transitive, and separable phrasal verb. Let’s go over the grammatical types associated with this phrasal verb.
- Intransitive - An intransitive phrasal verb does not take a direct object and stands alone in meaning.
Structure: "Subject + Verb + Particle"
Example 1: We decided to put up at a small hotel near the station.
Example 2: The travelers put up at an inn for the night because of the storm.
Example 3: Where do you plan to put up when you visit London? - Transitive - A transitive phrasal verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
Structure: "Verb + Particle + Object"
Example 1: The city decided to put up a new statue in the park.
Example 2: Please put up your hand if you have a question.
Example 3: The scouts helped to put up the tents before the rain started. - Separable - A separable phrasal verb allows the object to appear between the verb and particle or after the particle.
Structure: "Verb + Object + Particle"
Example 1: They put the decorations up before the party started.
Example 2: My sister agreed to put me up for the weekend.
Example 3: They put the prices up right before the holiday season.
结构:“Subject + Verb + Particle”
例子 1:我们决定在车站附近的一家小旅馆"put up"。
例子 2:由于暴风雨,旅客们在一家小旅馆"put up"了一晚上。
例子 3:你计划在访问伦敦时在哪里"put up"?
结构: "Verb + Particle + Object"
例子 1: The city decided to put up a new statue in the park.
例子 2: Please put up your hand if you have a question.
例子 3: The scouts helped to put up the tents before the rain started.
结构: "Verb + Object + Particle"
例子 1: They put the decorations up before the party started.
例子 2: My sister agreed to put me up for the weekend.
例子 3: They put the prices up right before the holiday season.
Related Words: Accommodate, build, construct, display, erect, house, increase, raise.