词汇 | wrap up |
释义 | Idiom wrap upwrap up (something) to complete or stop doing something.The president will wrap up his visit to China on Thursday.It's late and I have to get home, so let's wrap it up and finish tomorrow. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of wrap something up (= to put paper around something to cover it) Phr V wrap up wraps, wrapping, wrapped wrap up sth or wrap sth up to cover something in paper, cloth, or other material, especially in order to give it to someone as a present or in order to protect itI haven't wrapped up her Christmas present yet.Make sure you wrap that glass up carefully before you pack it. to complete an activity, especially successfullyThe two sides hope to wrap up an agreement by next month.King hit two home runs to wrap up the game for his team. wrap-up adjective (always before noun) AmericanThe author was asked a simple wrap-up question at the end of the TV interview. wrap-up noun American a short statement at the end of an event which gives the main detailsWe'll be back later tonight with the post-game wrap-up. wrap up (sb) or wrap (sb) up to dress in warm clothes, or to dress someone in warm clothes or cover them with material that protects them from the coldMake sure you wrap up well - it's cold outside.Wrap him up in a blanket and give him a hot drink. be wrapped up in sth (always passive) to give so much of your attention to something that you do not have time for anything elseShe's so wrapped up in her work that she hardly spends any time with her kids. wrap up Ⅰ verb 1 to cease talking; to stop making a noise. Usually in the imperative, often as a two word exclamation UK, 1958. 2 to complete the final days of a prison sentence US, 1976 Ⅱ ⇨ wrap; wrap up 1. noun ► wrap yourself aroundto eat or consume something AUSTRALIA, 1965 2. verb to roll a marijuana cigarette UK, 1999.► wrap round; wrap aroundto crash a vehicle into an immovable object UK, 1950 wrap it up1. To get to the point of what one is saying. Often used as an imperative. Wrap it up, Bob, you've been talking for nearly half an hour already. We're running short on time, so I'm afraid we'll have to start wrapping it up. 2. To stop making noise; stop talking. Often used as an imperative. OK, you two in the back, wrap it up! I'd like to finish my lesson without you distracting me. 3. slang To put on a condom before sexual intercourse. You're putting yourself at risk if you don't wrap it up every time. wrap up1. To wrap something, such as a gift. Don't forget to wrap up Dan's present before you go to the party. 2. To complete something, such as a task; to put the finishing touches on something. You go on ahead, I just need to wrap up some work before I head home. OK, everyone, let's wrap it up for tonight. wrap something upto complete work on something; to bring something to an end. I will wrap the job up this morning. I'll call you when I finish. I can wrap up this little project in a week. *wrapped up (with someone or something)involved with someone or something. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) She is all wrapped up with her husband and his problems. She is just too wrapped up. wrapped up (in someone or something)concerned or obsessed with someone or something. Sally is pretty wrapped up in herself. I'm too wrapped up in my charity work to get a job. wrap up1. Bring to a conclusion, settle successfully, as in As soon as we wrap up this deal, we can go on vacation. [First half of 1900s] 2. Summarize, recapitulate, as in To wrap up, the professor went over the three main categories. [First half of the 1900s] wrap it upbe quiet. British informalwrap upv. 1. To cover, envelop, or encase something or someone, as by folding or coiling about: I wrapped the baby up in a blanket. The nurse wrapped up my ankle with a bandage. 2. To enclose something, especially in paper, and fasten it: We wrapped the birthday presents up. I wrapped up the sandwich and took it with me. 3. To put warm clothing on someone: My mother wrapped me up in a parka and snow pants. The nanny wrapped up the children and sent them to the park. 4. To bring something to a conclusion; settle something finally or successfully: The two executives met and wrapped up the deal. Let's wrap this meeting up before dinner. 5. To summarize something; recapitulate something: He wrapped the proposal up in the final paragraph. That statement wraps up our sentiments. 6. To come to a conclusion; finish: As soon as this project wraps up, I'm going on vacation. 7. wrap up in To immerse or absorb someone completely in something. Used chiefly in the passive: I tried to talk to her after the meeting, but she was wrapped up in a conversation. 8. wrap up in To involve someone in something. Used chiefly in the passive: We were shocked when we learned that our neighbors were wrapped up in criminal activities. 9. Sports To pin or tackle someone or something: The wrestler wrapped his opponent up. The lineman wrapped up the punter for a 15-yard loss. wrapped upverbSee wrapped up in someone/something wrapped upverbSee wrapped up with someone/something |
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