make和do跟其他动词组成固定搭配时非常容易误用,两个词都可以翻译成“做”,这样就会产生一个问题,做饭是用do还是make?做决定要用哪个词?做作业又是哪个词?本文为你解答这个问题。
make的基本意思是生产,更多时候指的是创造,建造,可以是实际的东西也可以是虚拟的概念。make a cake, make a cup of coffee, make a plan,make a decision.
do的基本意思是采取行动,针对的对象是某种动作,某些活动。do the laundry, do the homework, do my hair.
按照这个思路下面这些固定搭配就好理解了:
make arrangements for:做安排
make a change:做出改变
make a choice:做决定
make a comment:做评论
make a contribution to:做出贡献
make a decision:做决定
make an effort:做出努力
make an excuse:找借口
make friends:叫朋友
make an improvement:做出改进
make a mistake:犯错误
make progress:有进步
make dinner:做完饭
make a call:打电话
make bed:铺床
do your best:尽最大努力
do damage:损坏
do exercise:锻炼
do my hair:做头发
do your homework:做作业
do the laundry:洗衣服
do the dishes:洗碗
do me a favor: 帮忙
do shopping:购物
do research:做研究
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