Phrase
shook up
verb
摇匀
shook up is the past of shake up (irregular).
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。
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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