(1)(用针线)缝(make stitches in cloth，etc with a needle and thread)[I，I+prep]：～by hand/by machine/with a machine 用手/机器/机器缝;～round the hem 缝边;～for a living 靠缝缝补补为生;Can you～? 你能做针线活吗?a～ing box 针线盒;

(2)缝制(上，合)(join two or more pieces of sth together using a needle and thread)[T+n，T+n+prep，T+n+adv]：～a shirt 缝制衬衣;The material is difficult to～. 这种料子很难缝。～a button onto a skirt 把扣子钉到裙子上;～the money in/into the lining of a coat 把钱缝进衣服的衬里里面;～two pieces together 将两片缝到一起;～the flap of the pocket down 缝上衣服口袋的盖儿;

sew up (v adv) 1)把……缝合(vt)：Can you～up this tear in my shirt? 你能把我衬衣上的口子缝好吗?2)解决，安排好(vt，尤pass)：John thought he had the job～ed up，but another boy got it. 约翰本以为那工作已经到手，但它却被另一个男孩弄到了。

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