Make vs Do

The essential make/do distinction that confuses every English learner

简介

“make”和“do”是英语学习者最头疼的两个动词，因为它们的选择几乎完全取决于搭配，而不是逻辑。为什么说“make a mistake”而不是“do a mistake”？为什么说“make a decision”而不是“do a decision”？没有规则——你只能记住它们。

中文也有类似的情况，比如“打电话”“做作业”“开会”——动词和名词的搭配就是约定俗成的。这一章我们来直面make和do的区分，学习每个动词最常用的搭配。

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本章全部英语搭配（24）

• make a mistake To do something wrong or incorrect
• make an effort To try hard to do something
• make an appointment To arrange a scheduled meeting or visit
• make a complaint To formally express dissatisfaction about something
• make a suggestion To propose an idea or plan for others to consider
• make a promise To commit to doing something or guarantee something will happen
• make an excuse To give a reason (often false) for not doing something
• make a phone call To telephone someone
• make money To earn or generate income
• make a mess To create disorder or leave things untidy
• make arrangements To organise or plan the details of something
• make a difference To have a significant effect or impact on something
• do housework To perform cleaning and maintenance tasks around the home
• do the dishes To wash the plates, cups, and cutlery after a meal
• do the laundry To wash clothes and linen
• do a favour To help someone by doing something kind for them
• do exercise To perform physical activity to stay fit and healthy
• do business To engage in commercial transactions or trade with someone
• do damage To cause harm or destruction to something
• do your best To try as hard as you possibly can
• do an experiment To carry out a scientific test to discover or prove something
• do a course To study or complete an educational programme
• do well To perform successfully or achieve good results
• do badly To perform poorly or achieve bad results