Percy Jackson's Greek Gods (2) - patch up / step up

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2. patch st/sb up : 화해하다, (불화) 수습하다

ex) They’ve managed to patch up discord. [그들은 불화를 간신히 수습했다]

ex) The more you take time, the more difficult it is to patch up. [시간이 오래 걸릴수록, 화해하는 게 더 힘들어.]

 

Let's patch up! 화해하자!! 

 

*  patch up

 

1. Patch (something) up or patch up(something) (일시적으로) 수습하다, 진정시키다

 

: to deal with (a problem, disagreement, etc.) in order to improve or repair a relationship

 

예문)

They finally patched up (= settled) their differences.

He is going to try to patch things up with his girlfriend. 

 

A few times, Gaea and Ouranos tried to patch things up, Gaea decided maybe if they had another set of kids, it would bring them closer... I know, right? Bad idea. (p.4)

2. patch (something or someone) up or patch up (someone or something)

: to give quick and usually temporary medical treatment to (someone or something)

 

예문)

The doctor patched him up, so he's going to be as good as new.

She patched up his wounded arm. 

 

* step up  앞으로 나오다

 

1. to increase in amount or speed

2. a: to say openly or publicly that you are the person who should get someting or who can do something

     : to come forward

예문)

No one yet has stepped up to claim responsiblity. 

 

"One of you needs to step up!" Gaea cried. "Ouranos isn't worthy to be the king of the cosmos. One of you will kill him and take his palce." (p.7)

 

b: to do better : to succeed in providing what is needed by making a greater effort, improving your performance, etc. 

예문) 

The team's best player is injured, so someone else needs to step up. 

 

3. step (something) up or step up (something) 

a: to increase the amount or speed of (something)

 

The company has stepped up production.

 

b: to improve (something) 

 

The other players need to step up their performance.