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单词 put up
释义

put up


Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyput up
he/she/itputs up
present participleputting up
past tenseput up
past participleput up


  1. 1
    transitive to build something such as a wall, fence, or house

    Grants were available to help with the cost of putting up new school buildings.

    John was in the garden putting a fence up.

    Synonyms and related words

    To build something, or to be built
  2. 2
    transitive to fix a picture or notice onto an upright structure such as a wall

    She put up a notice about the school trip to Italy.

    I put a few posters up to make the room look less bare.

    Synonyms and related words

    To fasten or join one thing to another
    1. 2a
      to fix a shelf or cupboard onto a wall

      She put up some bookshelves in the study.

      Synonyms and related words

      To fasten or join one thing to another
  3. 3
    transitive to increase the value or price of something

    Several of the banks have decided to put up their interest rates.

    Synonyms and related words

    Setting, controlling and changing prices and costs
  4. 4
    transitive to provide a large amount of money for something

    The family has put up £15,000 towards the cost of the child’s medical treatment.

    Synonyms and related words

    To spend or to pay money
  5. 5
    transitive to raise something, especially so that it is ready to use

    I was soaked before I could put my umbrella up.

    Put your hood up or you’ll catch cold.

    Synonyms and related words

    To move up and down or backwards and forwards
  6. 6
    transitive to let someone stay in your house

    Could you put me up for the night when I come to London?

    Synonyms and related words

    To provide food or accommodation
    1. 6a
      intransitive old-fashionedto stay for a short time in a place that is not your home
      put up at/in:

      We put up at a cheap hotel.

      Synonyms and related words

      To live, stay or work in a particular place
  7. 7
    transitive to suggest that someone should be elected to a particular position

    In all, 60 political parties put up candidates.

    Synonyms and related words

    Elections and relating to the electoral system
  8. 8
    transitive (put up something) British same as put forward

    It was Clare who first put up the idea of a concert to raise money for the school.

  9. 9
    transitive (put up something) to make a particular effort in order to achieve or prevent something

    Residents have put up a great fight against plans to build a new road.

    The victim was able to put up little resistance.

    Menzies’ counsel put up a spirited defence of his client.

    Synonyms and related words

    To try hard to do or get something
    1. 9a

      put up

      or

      put on

      Britishto show a particular level of skill or ability in doing something, especially in a competition

      Liverpool put up a marvellous performance throughout the game.

      Synonyms and related words

      To take part in a competition or game
  10. 10
    put your hand up​/​put up your handto raise your arm to show that you want to ask or answer a question, or so that someone can count you

    Put your hand up if you know the answer – don’t shout out.

    Synonyms and related words

    To move your limbs and appendages
    Synonyms and related words

    To use a particular gesture to communicate something
  11. 11
    put up or shut upinformalused for telling someone that they should either deal with something or stop talking about doing it
    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of telling someone to stop talking or to be quiet

put up


Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyput up
he/she/itputs up
present participleputting up
past tenseput up
past participleput up


  1. 1
    transitive to build something such as a wall, fence, or house

    Grants were available to help with the cost of putting up new school buildings.

    John was in the yard putting a fence up.

    Synonyms and related words

    To build something, or to be built
  2. 2
    transitive to fix a picture or notice onto an upright structure such as a wall

    She put up a notice about the school trip to Italy.

    I put a few posters up to make the room look less bare.

    Synonyms and related words

    To fasten or join one thing to another
    1. 2a
      to fix a shelf or cupboard onto a wall

      She put up some bookshelves in the study.

      Synonyms and related words

      To fasten or join one thing to another
  3. 3
    transitive to provide a large amount of money for something

    The family has put up $15,000 toward the cost of the child’s medical treatment.

    Synonyms and related words

    To spend or to pay money
  4. 4
    transitive to let someone stay in your house

    Could you put me up for the night when I come to Miami?

    Synonyms and related words

    To provide food or accommodation
    1. 4a
      intransitive old-fashionedto stay for a short time in a place that is not your home
      put up at/in:

      We put up at a cheap hotel.

      Synonyms and related words

      To live, stay or work in a particular place
  5. 5
    transitive to raise something, especially so that it is ready to use

    I was soaked before I could put my umbrella up.

    Put your hood up or you’ll catch cold.

    Synonyms and related words

    To move up and down or backwards and forwards
  6. 6
    transitive to suggest that someone should be elected to a particular position

    In all, 60 political parties put up candidates.

    Synonyms and related words

    Elections and relating to the electoral system
  7. 7
    transitive to increase the value or price of something

    Several of the banks have decided to put up their interest rates.

    Synonyms and related words

    Setting, controlling and changing prices and costs
  8. 8
    transitive (put up something) British same as put forward

    It was Clare who first put up the idea of a concert to raise money for the school.

  9. 9
    transitive (put up something) to make a particular effort in order to achieve or prevent something

    The victim was able to put up little resistance.

    Menzies’ lawyer put up a spirited defense of his client.

    Residents have put up a fight against plans to build a new road.

    Synonyms and related words

    To try hard to do or get something
  10. 10
    put your hand up​/​put up your handto raise your arm to show that you want to ask or answer a question, or so that someone can count you

    Put your hand up if you know the answer – don’t shout out.

    Synonyms and related words

    To move your limbs and appendages
    Synonyms and related words

    To use a particular gesture to communicate something
  11. 11
    put up or shut upinformalused for telling someone that they should either deal with something or stop talking about doing it
    Synonyms and related words

    Ways of telling someone to stop talking or to be quiet
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