【分享】Phrasal Verb

lkf_calvin

I believe many people get comfused when using the phrasal verbs, here are the definition of some of them.  Hope they're useful.

[B]Phrasal Verb        Definition[/B]

[B]act up[/B]                        behave or function improperly
[B]add  up         [/B]                calculate a sum
[B]add up to [/B]         equal an amount
[B]add up        [/B]                make sense
[B]ask  out [/B]                        invite on a date
[B]ask  over [/B]                        invite to one's home
[B]back down[/B]        stop defending your opinion in a debate
[B]back out        [/B]                not keep (a promise, agreement,deal)
[B]back out of [/B]        not keep (a promise, agreement, deal)
[B]back up [/B]                        give support
[B]back up        [/B]                move backwards, reverse
[B]bawl out              [/B]           criticize, reprimand (inf.)
[B]bear down on [/B]        bite
[B]bear down on [/B]        take strong measures against
[B]bear on         [/B]                have to do with
[B]bear up              [/B]          withstand
[B]bear up under [/B]        withstand
[B]bear with [/B]        be patient
[B]blow in            [/B]            visit unexpectedly (inf.)
[B]blow over        [/B]                pass without creating a problem
[B]blow  up         [/B]             make explode;destroy using explosives
[B]blow up         [/B]               explode
[B]blow up         [/B]               suddenly become very angry
[B]break down [/B]        analyze in detail
[B]break down[/B]        stop working properly
[B]break down[/B]        become mentally ill
[B]break  in   [/B]        wear or use something new until it is comfortable
[B]break in[/B]                        interrupt
[B]break in        [/B]                enter a place unlawfully
[B]break in on [/B]        interrupt (a conversation)
[B]break into[/B]         enter a house unlawfully
[B]break into [/B]        interrupt (a conversation)
[B]break  off         [/B]end something
[B]break out[/B]                        appear violently
[B]break out [/B]        use something extravagant for celebration
[B]break out  of [/B]        escape
[B]break up [/B]                break into pieces
[B]break up [/B]        disperse (a crowd), stop (a fight)
[B]break up[/B]                        end a relationship

VigorMDon

U can't tell all the phrasal verbs.

lkf_calvin

... honestly, there are thousands of them, of course I can't list them all...
Anyway, I might list more if you want.