| 词组 | change up |
| 释义 | Phr V change up changes, changing, changed change up British & Australian to put a vehicle into a higher gear (= part of a machine that controls the speed of a vehicle), usually in order to go fasterListen to the noise of the engine to decide when to change up. often + intoI'd just changed up into fourth gear when I had to brake suddenly. change up BrE to put the engine of a vehicle into a higher gear because you want to drive more quickly+into When you're on the motorway, change up into fifth.■ OPPOSITE: change down change up1. verb To alter or switch something, especially from a usual method or proceedings. In this usage, "change it up" is commonly used. I've had this haircut for awhile now, so I think it's time to change it up. You should change up your material so people don't get bored with it. 2. verb To change to a higher gear while driving. You'll probably need to change up once you get on the highway. 3. noun In baseball, a pitch that has a similar wind-up to a fastball but travels much slower. In this usage, the phrase is usually written as one word. If you throw a changeup now, I think you'll get this guy out. change upv. 1. To alter something: The cafeteria changed up the menu after people complained that they were tired of macaroni and cheese. When the other team discovered our strategy, we had to change it up. 2. To switch to a higher gear when driving a motor vehicle: When you accelerate, you have to change up or the car will stall. |
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