make

make — 動詞

1. to create or build something by working with materials or combining parts; also

1.動詞及物A1
釋義

製作；做

用材料或組合零件創造物品

to create or build something by working with materials or combining parts; also used for preparing food or drink

例句

Constanza made a beautiful wooden table for her daughter's bedroom.

Constanza 為女兒的臥室做了一張漂亮的木桌。

make + object + for + person (indirect object)

Arjun made his younger brother a simple wooden toy for his birthday.

Arjun 為弟弟做了一個簡單的木製玩具當生日禮物。

make + indirect object + direct object (recipient first)

同義詞
  • create

    more formal and often used for art or original work

  • build

    used specifically for constructing something large or structural

  • produce

    more formal; can mean making something in large quantities or causing it to happen

  • cook

    used only for preparing food using heat

反義詞
  • destroy

    unmake or demolish something

  • break

    damage something so it no longer works

文法句型

make + object

make + indirect object + direct object

用法筆記

Can take two objects: 'She made him a sandwich' or 'She made a sandwich for him.' The indirect object (the person receiving) can come before or after the direct object.

常見錯誤

❌I did a cake for the party.
✅I made a cake for the party.
💡'make' is for creating or building things; 'do' is for actions or tasks.

2. to create a film, television programme, piece of music, or other artistic work t

2.動詞及物A1
釋義

執導製作

導演、製作或演出影視等作品

to create a film, television programme, piece of music, or other artistic work through directing, producing, writing, or performing

例句

The studio made a documentary about the history of jazz music in New Orleans.

這間工作室製作了一部關於紐奧良爵士樂歷史的紀錄片。

make a documentary / make a film

Asher is making a short film for his final school project this term.

Asher 正在為這學期的期末作業製作一部短片。

同義詞
  • produce

    often used in the film/TV industry for managing the creation process

  • direct

    specifically means being in charge of how a film or play is made

  • create

    broader term; often used for artistic works

文法句型

make + film/programme/record

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1 (PRODUCE), this sense refers specifically to creating media or artistic works rather than physical objects made from materials.

常見錯誤

❌He made a painting for the gallery.' (possible but unusual)
✅He painted a picture for the gallery.
💡For visual art, use the specific verb (paint, draw, sculpt) rather than 'make'.

3. to bring a particular situation, event, feeling, or reaction into being through

3.動詞及物B1
釋義

造成；引起

導致某情況或情緒發生

to bring a particular situation, event, feeling, or reaction into being through an action or event

例句

The loud music from next door made Hamza's head ache all evening.

隔壁傳來的吵雜音樂讓 Hamza 頭痛了一整個晚上。

make + object + bare infinitive (cause someone to feel/do something)

Kemi's funny story made everyone at the dinner table laugh out loud.

Kemi 的有趣故事讓晚餐桌上的每個人都笑出聲來。

同義詞
  • cause

    more formal; can be used with 'to' + infinitive (cause someone to do something)

  • prompt

    suggests the action was a response to something, not forced

  • lead to

    phrasal verb; focuses on the chain of results rather than direct causation

反義詞
  • prevent

    stop something from happening

  • stop

    cause something to not continue or not happen

文法句型

make + object + bare infinitive

make + object + noun/adj

用法筆記

When followed by an object and a verb, the second verb has no 'to' (bare infinitive): 'The music made her cry' (NOT 'made her to cry'). Distinguish from sense 6 (FORCE), where the causation is against the subject's will.

常見錯誤

❌The noise made me to leave the room.
✅The noise made me leave the room.
💡After 'make' meaning 'cause', do not use 'to' before the next verb.

4. to cause a person or thing to enter a particular state, take on a role, or becom

4.動詞及物
釋義

使成為；讓

使某人或某物處於某種狀態或角色

to cause a person or thing to enter a particular state, take on a role, or become a certain kind of thing — for example, making a room clean, making someone happy, or making someone a team leader

例句

The warm sunshine made Élise feel happy after weeks of cold winter rain.

溫暖的陽光讓 Élise 在數週寒冷的冬雨後感到開心。

make + object + adjective (cause to feel a certain way)

The committee made Ritu the new head of the research team.

委員會任命 Ritu 為研究團隊的新主管。

make + object + noun (appoint/elect someone as something)

同義詞
  • cause to become

    more formal and explicit about the change of state

  • render

    formal; implies a transformation, often permanent

  • appoint

    specifically for giving someone a position or role

反義詞
  • dismiss

    remove someone from a role or position

  • undo

    reverse a change of state

文法句型

make + object + adjective

make + object + noun

make + object + past participle

用法筆記

Subject is commonly a person, an event, or a situation. The complement after the object can be an adjective ('make it bigger'), a noun ('make him captain'), or a past participle ('make herself heard'). Distinguish from sense 3 (CAUSE), where the focus is on causing an event/reaction — here the focus is on changing a state or identity.

常見錯誤

❌The news made her feel as happy.
✅The news made her feel happy.
💡Do not add 'as' between 'make + object + adjective'; the adjective follows directly.

5. to do the necessary steps so that a particular result is achieved or a condition

5.動詞及物A2
釋義

確保做到

採取行動以確定某事會發生

to do the necessary steps so that a particular result is achieved or a condition is met

例句

Please make sure you lock the front door before you leave the house.

請確認你出門前鎖好了大門。

make sure + that-clause (ensure something happens)

Romi made certain that every guest had a seat before the show began.

Romi 確保每位客人在表演開始前都有座位。

同義詞
  • ensure

    more formal; 'make sure' is more common in everyday speech

  • guarantee

    stronger; means promising with certainty

  • confirm

    check that something is true rather than taking action to make it true

反義詞
  • ignore

    not take action about something

  • neglect

    fail to do something that should be done

文法句型

make sure + that-clause

make certain + that-clause

make + it + adjective + that-clause

用法筆記

This sense is almost always used in the fixed expressions 'make sure' and 'make certain'. The that-clause following can omit 'that' in informal English: 'Make sure you lock the door.' The pattern 'make it + adjective + that-clause' (make it clear that...) is also common and belongs to this sense.

常見錯誤

❌Make sure about locking the door.' (awkward)
✅Make sure you lock the door.
💡'make sure' is most naturally followed by a that-clause (with or without 'that'), not a prepositional phrase.

6. to use your authority as a parent, teacher, employer, or other person in power t

6.動詞及物B1
釋義

迫使；強迫

強迫不情願的人做某事

to use your authority as a parent, teacher, employer, or other person in power to force someone to do something they do not want to do

例句

Sergeant Cole made the new recruits clean the locker room before the inspection.

Cole 中士強迫新兵在檢查之前打掃更衣室。

make + object + bare infinitive (military authority)

Heather's parents made her finish her homework before she could go out.

Heather 的父母強迫她先做完功課才能出門。

同義詞
  • force

    stronger and more direct than 'make'; implies clear resistance

  • compel

    formal; suggests the person has no reasonable choice

  • oblige

    less forceful; can imply moral duty rather than physical force

反義詞
  • allow

    let someone do as they wish

  • let

    permit without interference

文法句型

make + object + bare infinitive

用法筆記

The grammatical structure is the same as sense 3 (CAUSE) — 'make + object + bare infinitive' — but the meaning is different. In this sense, the action happens because the subject has authority or circumstances leave no choice. In sense 3, the action is a natural result or effect, not a matter of force.

常見錯誤

❌My boss made me to work late.
✅My boss made me work late.
💡Like all causative uses of 'make', the following verb takes no 'to'.

7. to describe a situation or set of circumstances that leaves a person with no rea

7.動詞及物B1
釋義

被迫；不得已

因環境所逼而別無選擇

to describe a situation or set of circumstances that leaves a person with no real alternative but to act in a certain way, often against their wishes

例句

The storm made the whole family leave their home and go to a shelter.

那場暴風雨迫使全家人離開家園，前往避難所。

make + object + bare infinitive for causation

The sudden snowstorm made all the drivers pull over and wait for help.

那場突如其來的暴風雪迫使所有駕駛人靠邊停車等待救援。

circumstances compel action with no alternative

同義詞
  • force

    Stronger and more direct than 'make'; always takes 'to'-infinitive ('forced him to leave')

  • compel

    More formal; suggests there is no real choice in the matter

  • cause

    Broader and less forceful; can apply to things that happen without anyone's will

反義詞
  • prevent

    To stop someone from doing something rather than making them do it

文法句型

make + noun/pronoun + verb (base form)

be made to + infinitive

用法筆記

In the active voice, the verb after 'make' has no 'to' (bare infinitive): 'She made him wait.' In the passive, 'to' reappears: 'He was made to wait.' Do not confuse with 'cause' or 'force', which always take the to-infinitive.

常見錯誤

❌She made him to clean his room.
✅She made him clean his room.
💡after 'make' in active voice, use the bare infinitive without 'to'.
❌I was made wait outside.
✅I was made to wait outside.
💡in the passive form, 'to' is required before the verb.

8. to do a specific action, movement, or task, especially one that has a clear aim

8.動詞及物A2
釋義

做出；進行

執行某個行為或動作

to do a specific action, movement, or task, especially one that has a clear aim or purpose

例句

Élise made a funny face when she tasted the sour lemon.

Élise 嚐到酸檸檬的時候做了個鬼臉。

collocation: make a face

The prime minister made a speech about jobs and the economy.

總理發表了一場關於就業與經濟的演說。

collocation: make a speech

同義詞
  • perform

    More formal than 'make'; often used for artistic or ceremonial actions

  • carry out

    Suggests completing a plan or instruction; more deliberate

  • do

    More general and less specific about the type of action

文法句型

make + noun (decision / promise / speech / move / face / sound)

用法筆記

This sense combines with a wide range of nouns to describe specific actions. Common pairings include 'make a decision', 'make a promise', 'make a speech', 'make a move', 'make a sound', and 'make a face'. These are fixed collocations — 'do a speech' or 'take a promise' would sound unnatural.

常見錯誤

❌She did a decision to move abroad.
✅She made a decision to move abroad.
💡'make a decision' is the correct collocation, not 'do a decision'.

9. to move yourself or shift objects so that an empty area becomes available for so

9.動詞及物B2
釋義

騰出；讓出

挪動物品或身體以創造空間

to move yourself or shift objects so that an empty area becomes available for someone or something else to use or pass through

例句

Shirin made room on the shelf for her new collection of novels.

Shirin 在書架上騰出空間放她新買的小說。

collocation: make room for

The crowd quickly made way for the ambulance to drive through.

群眾迅速讓路給救護車通過。

collocation: make way for

同義詞
  • clear

    More direct; 'clear a space' suggests removing objects rather than simply creating an opening

  • free up

    Informal; 'free up some space' emphasizes that the area was previously occupied

反義詞
  • block

    To prevent movement or access rather than allowing it

文法句型

make room / make space / make way + for + noun

用法筆記

This sense is almost always used with one of three nouns: 'room', 'space', or 'way'. 'Make way' is the most fixed expression and often implies urgency or respect. 'Make room' and 'make space' are more general and can refer to physical or abstract arrangement.

10. to restore a bed to a neat state by pulling the sheets and covers smooth after s

10.動詞及物A2
釋義

整理

鋪好床鋪使其整齊

to restore a bed to a neat state by pulling the sheets and covers smooth after someone has slept there

例句

Nia makes her bed every morning before leaving for school.

Nia 每天早上上學前都會整理自己的床鋪。

present simple for daily routine

The hotel cleaner made the bed and placed a small chocolate on the pillow.

飯店清潔人員整理好床鋪，並在枕頭上放了一顆小巧克力。

文法句型

make + (possessive) + bed

用法筆記

This is a fixed expression. 'Make the bed' is the standard way to describe tidying it after sleeping. 'Do the bed' or 'fix the bed' are not used in standard English for this meaning.

常見錯誤

❌I need to do my bed before going out.
✅I need to make my bed before going out.
💡'make the bed' is the only correct collocation for arranging bed covers.

11. to produce a particular number or amount when all the separate parts are added t

11.動詞及物B1
釋義

總計

各項相加後得到某個數值

to produce a particular number or amount when all the separate parts are added together

例句

Five plus seven makes twelve, but the calculator showed thirteen.

五加七等於十二，但計算機顯示的是十三。

make + number for basic arithmetic

The donations from the charity event made a total of ¥50,000.

慈善活動的捐款總計五萬日圓。

同義詞
  • equal

    More precise for mathematical equations; less common in everyday speech

  • add up to

    Less formal; often used when checking totals manually

  • total

    A direct synonym; 'the costs total $500' is interchangeable with 'the costs make $500'

文法句型

make + number/amount

make + percentage

用法筆記

This sense is often used without a human subject — the numbers or items being added are the subject. 'Two and two makes four' is the standard phrasing, though 'make' (plural) is also common in informal usage.

常見錯誤

❌The two numbers make 15 together.' (when the subject is plural and the total is a calculation)
✅The two numbers make 15 together.
💡Both singular 'makes' and plural 'make' are acceptable here, though 'make' is more common with plural subjects.

12. to calculate, guess, or decide that someone or something has a particular age, s

12.動詞及物B1
釋義

估計；推算

根據資訊推斷年齡、數值等

to calculate, guess, or decide that someone or something has a particular age, speed, value, or meaning based on available information

例句

The archaeologist made the old vase to be about two thousand years old.

考古學家估計這只古老花瓶大約有兩千年歷史。

make + object + to be + complement

Yan made the distance between the two towns at roughly fifty kilometers.

Yan 估計兩座城鎮之間的距離大約五十公里。

make + object + at + number

同義詞
  • estimate

    More common in everyday use; less formal than this sense of 'make'

  • calculate

    Suggests precise arithmetic rather than guesswork

  • reckon

    Informal and common in British English; 'I reckon it's about 50 km'

文法句型

make + noun/pronoun + noun (e.g. make something 500)

make + noun/pronoun + adjective (e.g. make something clear)

用法筆記

This sense has a slightly formal tone and is most common in British English. It typically appears with a prepositional phrase ('at ¥200', 'to be old') rather than with a direct number alone. 'What do you make the time?' is a fixed informal expression asking someone to guess or estimate the current time.

13. to receive money as payment for your work, or to obtain something through your o

13.動詞及物B2
釋義

賺取；掙得

透過努力獲得金錢或報酬

to receive money as payment for your work, or to obtain something through your own effort

例句

Ife made over fifty thousand dollars in her first year as a nurse.

Ife 第一年當護士就賺取了超過五萬美元。

collocation: make money / make a living

The small bakery makes most of its profit from weekend customers.

這家小麵包店從週末顧客身上賺取了大部分利潤。

同義詞
  • earn

    more direct about money received as payment for work done

  • gain

    broader — can include non-monetary benefits such as experience or respect

  • bring in

    informal, used for regular income from a job or business

反義詞
  • lose

    to fail to keep or obtain money

用法筆記

Object is typically money, a profit, or a living. Frequently used in work and business contexts.

常見錯誤

❌She made a new laptop from her parents.
✅She made enough money to buy a new laptop.
💡'make' in this sense means earning money through work, not receiving something as a gift.

14. to successfully reach a place or an event, especially when time is limited or th

14.動詞及物B1
釋義

趕到；抵達

順利到達，常指及時或費力

to successfully reach a place or an event, especially when time is limited or the journey involves difficulty

例句

The express train from Paris made the station five minutes ahead of schedule.

從巴黎出發的特快列車比預定時間提早五分鐘抵達了車站。

collocation: make the station / make the train

If we leave now, we should still make the eight o'clock show downtown.

如果我們現在出發，應該還趕得上市區八點的表演。

同義詞
  • reach

    more neutral, does not imply effort or time pressure

  • catch

    specifically for public transport or scheduled events

  • get to

    informal, used in everyday speech for arrival

反義詞
  • miss

    to fail to reach a place or event before it starts or departs

用法筆記

Object is a destination, a scheduled event, or a deadline. Often used with time-related phrases such as 'on time', 'in time', or 'ahead of schedule'.

常見錯誤

❌We made the airport at noon.' (when meaning we arrived at the terminal building).
✅We made it to the airport at noon.
💡For reaching a general location or building, 'make it to' is more natural than 'make' alone.

15. to succeed in obtaining a position on a sports team, in a competition, or within

15.動詞及物
釋義

入選

成功加入體育隊伍或競爭團體

to succeed in obtaining a position on a sports team, in a competition, or within a selective group

例句

Otis trained every day for months and finally made the school basketball team.

Otis 連續數月每天訓練，終於入選了學校籃球隊。

collocation: make the team / make the squad

A broken ankle meant that Shanti could not make the Olympic swimming squad.

腳踝受傷意味著 Shanti 無法入選奧運游泳代表隊。

同義詞
  • get into

    more general, not limited to sports or competition

  • qualify for

    implies meeting a specific standard or requirement

用法筆記

Object is a team, squad, lineup, or similar competitive group. Used primarily in sports and selection contexts, implying a competitive process.

常見錯誤

❌He made the team after only one practice session.' (implying it was easy).
✅He made the team after months of hard training.
💡This sense implies a competitive selection process requiring sustained effort.

16. to be reported in the news as an important or interesting story

16.動詞及物
釋義

上新聞

成為新聞報導的內容

to be reported in the news as an important or interesting story

例句

The earthquake in Japan made the front page of every major newspaper.

日本地震的消息登上了各家主要報紙的頭版。

collocation: make the front page / make headlines

A story about the local animal shelter made the evening news last night.

一個關於當地動物收容所的故事昨晚上了晚間新聞。

同義詞

用法筆記

Object is a publication or broadcast medium — the front page, the evening news, headlines. Typically implies significant coverage by major media outlets.

常見錯誤

❌My blog post made the news.' (overstating significance).
✅The scandal made the front page of every major newspaper.
💡This sense indicates significant media coverage, not minor or personal mentions.

17. to cause a situation, event, or personal experience to turn out completely enjoy

17.動詞及物
釋義

使完美；成功

讓事物達到理想狀態

to cause a situation, event, or personal experience to turn out completely enjoyable, satisfying, or successful

例句

The sunny weather and calm sea really made our beach holiday.

晴朗的天氣和平靜的海面讓我們的沙灘假期變得完美。

collocation: make the holiday / make the evening

A good sauce can make an ordinary dish into something truly memorable.

一份好的醬汁能讓普通的菜餚變得令人難忘。

同義詞
反義詞
  • ruin

    to cause an event or experience to be unsuccessful or unenjoyable

用法筆記

Object is an event, occasion, or experience — a holiday, party, meal, performance, or evening. Common in informal, positive descriptions. Not used for making objects technically perfect.

常見錯誤

❌The music made the party perfect.' (redundant — 'make' already implies the successful outcome).
✅The music made the party.
💡In this sense, 'make' alone carries the meaning of bringing success; adding 'perfect' is tautological.

make — 名詞