●make a ˈmove1. (BrE, informal) leave one place in order to go to another动身◆It’s getting late. I think it’s time we made a move. 时间不早了，我们得动身了。◆I’ve been in this job far too long already, it’s time I made a move. 我做这份工作时间太久了，该换换环境了。2. ( make your ˈmove) do the action that you intend to do or need to do in order to achieve sth开始着手；采取行动◆We’re waiting to see what our competitors will do before we make a move. 在采取行动之前，我们要先看看竞争对手会有什么举动。◆The rebels waited until nightfall before making their move. 叛乱者一直等到夜幕降临才开始行动。NOTE This phrase refers to moving your pieces in a game such as chess.这个短语原指下国际象棋等时移动棋子。