take up with

短语

与...亲密交往, 致力于 [法] 忍受, 接受, 采用

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To form a close relationship with (someone).

    I hear that John has taken up with Jane.

  2. 2.

    To become interested in (something).

  3. 3.

    To begin living together with; to lodge with.

  4. 4.

    To be contented to receive; to receive without opposition; to put up with

    古体
  5. 5.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see take, up, take up, with.

    He took them up with him on his next trip to the mountains.

    He took up painting with his wife.

    He took up the overpayment with his supplier.