patch up

phrasal verb

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patch something/somebody up (rather informal)

to repair something, especially in a temporary way by adding a new piece of material or a patch修理；（尤指）临时修补
- Just to patch the boat up will cost £10 000.小船简单地修一下就得花 1 万英镑。
to treat somebody’s injuries, especially quickly or for the present time only临时包扎（伤口）；仓促处理（损伤）
- The doctor will soon patch you up.大夫很快就会给你处理好的。
to try to stop arguing with somebody and be friends again言归于好
- They've managed to patch up their differences.他们终于弥合了分歧。
- Have you tried patching things up with her?你有没有试试跟她和好？
Topics Discussion and agreementc2
to agree on something, especially after long discussions and even though the agreement is not exactly what everyone wants勉强同意
- They managed to patch up a deal.他们勉强达成交易。
Topics Discussion and agreementc2