take up
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/ˈteɪk ʌp/
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/ˈteɪk ʌp/
to use a certain amount of space or time
This desk takes up too much space.
这张桌子占用了太多空间。
to begin a specific activity or job
She decided to take up painting as a hobby.
她决定把绘画作为爱好。