take up

🇺🇸 /ˈteɪk ʌp/ 🇬🇧 /ˈteɪk ʌp/
词频
难度
标签 RARE
phrase verb
B2

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。

B1

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。

translation

phrv. 占据, 开始