make do and mend

短语

修修补补以将就

发音

其它 /ˈmeɪk ˈduː ən ˈmɛnd/

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To follow a philosophy, during World War II, of repairing clothes etc that would normally be discarded due to shortages and rationing.

    The 'make do and mend' campaign was the Board of Trade's central propaganda effort directed at housewives. It gave advice on preservation, renovation, and repair of clothing and other household goods.

  2. 2.

    Generally, to repair and reuse.

    习语
  3. 3.

    To make the best of a situation.

    习语

词源

From the title of a booklet issued by the UK Ministry of Information.

来源：wiktionary