Definitions
v. To make something broken or damaged usable again.
修补；修理
v. To become healthy again after injury or illness.
愈合；恢复
v. To improve a damaged relationship or a difficult situation.
改善；修复关系
Example
Grandpa showed me how to mend a torn pocket.
爷爷教我如何补好撕破的口袋。
Teaching children to mend their clothes can reduce textile waste and encourage more responsible attitudes towards consumption.
教孩子修补衣物可以减少纺织废料，并培养更负责任的消费态度。
Collocations
- mend clothes
- mend a fence
- mend relations
- on the mend
Word family
- mending (n.)
Synonyms
- repair
- fix
Antonyms
- damage
Usage tip
on the mend表示正在康复或情况正在好转。
FAQ
- What does mend mean?
- To make something broken or damaged usable again. To become healthy again after injury or illness. To improve a damaged relationship or a difficult situation.
- How is mend pronounced?
- UK /mend/, US /mend/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
