Phrase
shake up
verb
摇匀
to shake a container or substance so that its contents are thoroughly mixed
- 1.
To agitate by shaking.
摇匀；摇动
- 2.
To restore to its original shape by shaking.
摇回原形
使震惊；使不安；重组；整顿；摇醒；摇松；抖松；摇匀；摇动
In use
The sudden loud noise shook me up while I was reading.
That horror movie shook her up so badly that she couldn't sleep.
Don't let their criticism shake you up—you did your best.
shake up [something] (physical)
表示摇动容器使内容物混合或松散。
Shake up the salad dressing before using.
使用前摇匀沙拉酱。
shake up [something] (reorganize)
表示对组织或系统进行重大改革。
The new manager plans to shake up the department.
新经理计划重组该部门。
shake up [someone] (shock)
表示使某人感到震惊或不安。
The accident really shook her up.
那次事故让她非常震惊。
Common mistakes
The government needs to shake up.The government needs to shake up the system.
shake up 是及物动词短语，必须后接宾语，否则句子结构不完整。
You should shake up for the medicine.You should shake up the medicine.
shake up 直接接宾语，不需要介词 for。
Connections
Confusing words
- stir
- 搅拌 · ‘shake up’ 是指通过摇动来混合或重组，而‘stir’ 是用工具搅动。
Word family
- shakes up
- third person singular
- shook up
- past
- shaken up
- past participle
- shaking up
- present participle
Learner notes
Grammar Note
动词常接宾语，如 shake up the company；名词常用单数，如 a shake-up in management
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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