[例句] The boy made a face at his teacher when she turned her back.
Working in the kitchen made the boy into a good cook.
They were moved out to a nearby hotel, to make room for more important persons.
为了给更重要的人物腾出 地方,他们被搬到了附近的一家旅店。
【考例】 The idea puzzled me so much that I stopped for a few seconds to try to ____. (2003北京春招)
D. make it over
[答案与解析] A make out意为"领悟、弄明白、发现真相" make off 意为"连忙跑掉";make up 意为"弥补、打扮、组成";make over 意为"转让、改造"。因为受到迷惑,所以应该是试图发现真相。
【考例】 -- When shall we start? -- Let's ____ it at 8:30. Is that all right? (2002北京)
A. set B. meet C. make D. take
[答案与解析] C make it"规定时间"为固定短语。本句话意思是"把出发的时间定在8点半"。set意思是"对时间"、"调时间"。