punch up

短语

用记账卡打出…; 徒手同(某人)打斗

发音

其它 /ˈpʌntʃ ˌʌp/
其它 /ˌpʌntʃ ˈʌp/

词形变化

punch ups 复数 punches up 三单 punching up 现在分词 punched up 过去式 punched up 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Misspelling of punch-up.

v.
  1. 1.

    To beat (someone) up by punching, to fist-fight.

    及物

    He came back all punched up. He got a few stitches — they really punched him up good.

  2. 2.

    To attack, counterattack, or target a group of greater power or status than oneself.

    不及物 俚语

    Her standup act involves a lot of punching up. It's possible to punch down in standup, a little bit here and there, but it's tricky to get right.

  3. 3.

    To make bolder, zestier, or more exciting.

    及物

    Near-synonyms: kick up, spice up

    He punched up his sauce with some habaneros. He figured he needed something to punch it up a little.

  4. 4.

    To switch (a source) into the main transmission.

    及物 媒体

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