上一期舉了20個(gè)由“get”引導(dǎo)的片語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞。這期要舉些由“take”開(kāi)頭的實(shí)用詞，數(shù)目較少，但也足夠大家采用。一般上，以“take”引導(dǎo)的片語(yǔ)動(dòng)詞多數(shù)是多義的。比如“take in”一詞，就有四個(gè)意思如下：
① 理解：“For a reader with only a basic knowledge of English, he will find the book Good English Made Simple difficult to take in.”
② 縮?。骸癕y dress is a bit loose. Could you take it in a bit for me?”
③ 包括：“The total cost of the trip is $300，taking everthing in.”
④ 被騙（常以被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)出現(xiàn)）：“As that salesman looked respectable, Susan was completely taken in.”
⑤ take up：開(kāi)始學(xué)習(xí)
“The university wants its undergraduates to take up a regional language, if time permits.”
⑥ take after：外貌相像
“Though not exactly alike, Cathy takes after her mother in many ways.”
⑦ take on：承擔(dān)（工作等）；聘請(qǐng)
“If you take on too much work at a time, you won't be able to do it efficiently. / Fast-food restaurants take on more assistants during school holidays.”
⑧ take back：收回
“When Ahmad discovered his mistake, he took back all he had previously said.”
⑨ take to：喜歡
“The moment the maid came to the house, the children seemed to take to her.
⑩ take up：占據(jù)；討論；開(kāi)始學(xué)習(xí)（見(jiàn)⑤）
“May I have a word with you? I won't take up too much of your time./ Financing the project is an issue the committee ought to take up when it meets again.”
● take off：扣除；（飛機(jī)）離地
“If you purchase more than $50, the shopkeeper will take off 5% from the bill./ The plane took off at the stipulated time.”
● take down：寫(xiě)下；拆散
“The students took down the main points of the lecture./ The mechanic took the engine down for servicing.”
● take out：邀請(qǐng)……出外；訂購(gòu)
“Do you often take your parents out at weekends?/ I have taken out an annual subscription for Reader's Digest.”
● take out on：對(duì)……發(fā)泄自己的情緒
“I know you are angry with your office staff, but you should not take your anger out on your family members.”
● take……upon……：以后再詢(xún)問(wèn)或接受
“Today's meeting is over. If you have any more questions, please take me upon them next time./ I can't come out with you tonight, but I will take you upon your offer of a meal another time.”
● take away from：減損
“Sam's failure to win the prize this time does not take away from his chance of winning one in future.”
● Take……with……：向某人提出某事
“You can take the matter up with your Member of Parliament.”
● take out……against……：發(fā)出傳票
“The traffic police have taken out a summons against the driver involved in the accident.”
● taken up with……：時(shí)間和精神多用在……
“Some kind-hearted people are very taken up with voluntary work.”
● taken with……：對(duì)……感興趣；被……吸引住
“Many youngsters are much taken with the singer, Jack./ James is rather taken with Jason's idea.”
① 理解：“For a reader with only a basic knowledge of English, he will find the book Good English Made Simple difficult to take in.”
② 縮?。骸癕y dress is a bit loose. Could you take it in a bit for me?”
③ 包括：“The total cost of the trip is $300，taking everthing in.”
④ 被騙（常以被動(dòng)語(yǔ)態(tài)出現(xiàn)）：“As that salesman looked respectable, Susan was completely taken in.”
⑤ take up：開(kāi)始學(xué)習(xí)
“The university wants its undergraduates to take up a regional language, if time permits.”
⑥ take after：外貌相像
“Though not exactly alike, Cathy takes after her mother in many ways.”
⑦ take on：承擔(dān)（工作等）；聘請(qǐng)
“If you take on too much work at a time, you won't be able to do it efficiently. / Fast-food restaurants take on more assistants during school holidays.”
⑧ take back：收回
“When Ahmad discovered his mistake, he took back all he had previously said.”
⑨ take to：喜歡
“The moment the maid came to the house, the children seemed to take to her.
⑩ take up：占據(jù)；討論；開(kāi)始學(xué)習(xí)（見(jiàn)⑤）
“May I have a word with you? I won't take up too much of your time./ Financing the project is an issue the committee ought to take up when it meets again.”
● take off：扣除；（飛機(jī)）離地
“If you purchase more than $50, the shopkeeper will take off 5% from the bill./ The plane took off at the stipulated time.”
● take down：寫(xiě)下；拆散
“The students took down the main points of the lecture./ The mechanic took the engine down for servicing.”
● take out：邀請(qǐng)……出外；訂購(gòu)
“Do you often take your parents out at weekends?/ I have taken out an annual subscription for Reader's Digest.”
● take out on：對(duì)……發(fā)泄自己的情緒
“I know you are angry with your office staff, but you should not take your anger out on your family members.”
● take……upon……：以后再詢(xún)問(wèn)或接受
“Today's meeting is over. If you have any more questions, please take me upon them next time./ I can't come out with you tonight, but I will take you upon your offer of a meal another time.”
● take away from：減損
“Sam's failure to win the prize this time does not take away from his chance of winning one in future.”
● Take……with……：向某人提出某事
“You can take the matter up with your Member of Parliament.”
● take out……against……：發(fā)出傳票
“The traffic police have taken out a summons against the driver involved in the accident.”
● taken up with……：時(shí)間和精神多用在……
“Some kind-hearted people are very taken up with voluntary work.”
● taken with……：對(duì)……感興趣；被……吸引住
“Many youngsters are much taken with the singer, Jack./ James is rather taken with Jason's idea.”