throw together

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Casual
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Meaning: To make something hastily

匆忙拼凑,草草准备
Preparar algo apresuradamente
急いで作る、間に合わせる
급하게 만들다, 대충 짜맞추다

To assemble quickly without much planning.

没有太多计划就快速组装或准备。
Montar algo rápidamente sin mucha planificación.
あまり計画を立てずに素早く組み立てる。
계획 없이 빠르게 조립하거나 만드는 것을 의미한다.
Base verb: throw
Particle: together
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. I threw together a presentation.
    我匆忙做了个演示
    Improvisé una presentación
    プレゼンを急いで作った
    프레젠테이션을 급하게 만들었다.
  2. She threw together a quick meal.
    她草草做了顿饭
    Preparó una comida rápida
    彼女は手早く食事を作った
    그녀는 간단한 식사를 후다닥 만들었다.
  3. The room was thrown together.
    房间是匆忙布置的
    La habitación se montó deprisa
    部屋は急いで用意された
    방은 급히 꾸며졌다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: quick work, improvisation

Tone: hasty

✓ Do Say

  • Throw something together
    凑合着弄一下
    Improvisa algo
    急いで作る
    뭔가 대충 만들어

Origin & History

From throwing items together carelessly.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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