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2019-01-17 Take up 开始参与新活动

今日短语

动词搭配 “take up” 的意思是 “开始参与一项新的活动、开始培养一个新的兴趣爱好”。“Take up” 后面接表示体育或文化活动的名词或动名词,比如 “take up jogging 开始慢跑”、“take up photography 开始学习摄影” 等等。注意,这个搭配多指开始长期进行一个活动或培养一个兴趣爱好。

例句

I’ve just taken up swimming. I want to get fit.
我最近刚开始学游泳。我想健身。

If you’re lonely, you should try taking up a new hobby – you could meet a lot of new people.
如果你感到孤独,你应该尝试培养一项新的爱好。这样你可以认识很多新的朋友。

I’ve taken up dancing lessons – they’re great fun!
我开始上舞蹈课了,特别有意思!

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