| 释义 |
match someone with archaic Bring about the marriage of someone to: try if you can to match her with a duke...- After the death of her father-in-law and unsuccessful attempts at matching Mr. Tweedie with her daughters, Mrs. Lapham marries him herself, mainly to keep the silver shop in the family.
- John tells Elinor that they are thinking of matching Miss Morton with Robert, now that Edward is marrying Lucy.
- She wants to match Harriet with Mr. Elton, and when Harriet compliments him, Emma's plan is set in motion.
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