make over

动词 v.

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英文释义

动词 v.

To renovate or to convert to a different use, particularly houses, offices, or rooms within them. idiomatic

— We're going to make over the garage into a guest suite.
(of a person, particularly a woman) To give a new physical look to, especially with a new hairstyle, cosmetics, or clothes. idiomatic

— Cindy is going to make over Karen tomorrow.
(of a career, public image, etc.) To improve upon or take in a new direction. idiomatic

— The senator needs to make over his image.
To transfer ownership (or care) of, especially by means of a legal document. idiomatic

— As a political system democracy seems to me extraordinarily foolish, but I would not go out of my way to protest against it. My servant is, so far as I am concerned, welcome to as many votes as he can get. I would very gladly make mine over to him if I could.
To praise (someone) excessively. dated,slang

makes over present,singular,third-person making over participle,present made over participle,past made over past