match up
match up — 片語動詞
- match upbase form
- matches up3rd person singular
- matching up-ing form
- matched uppast simple
1. Facts or figures from two sources match up when comparing them shows no differen
吻合；相符
資訊或數據相同
Facts or figures from two sources match up when comparing them shows no differences between them.
Jason checked the receipts against the bank statement, and the amounts matched up perfectly.
Jason 核對了收據和銀行對帳單，金額完全吻合。
match up (of two sets of numbers)
The witness's story did not match up with the video footage from the shop.
目擊者的說詞與店裡的監視器畫面不符。
match up with + noun phrase
If the fingerprints match up with the records, the police can make an arrest.
如果指紋與檔案記錄吻合，警方就可以逮捕嫌犯。
Hana compared both versions of the contract and confirmed that the signatures matched up.
Hana 比對了合約的兩個版本，確認簽名一致。
- agree
more general; does not always imply comparison of exact figures
- correspond
more formal, common in academic or official contexts
- tally
used specifically for numbers or accounts
- differ
suggests a general difference, not necessarily a conflict
- contradict
stronger; one piece of information directly opposes another
文法句型
match up
match up with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Commonly followed by 'with' to name the second piece of information. Frequently used in negative contexts to highlight discrepancies between records.
常見錯誤
2. When two physical objects or parts match up, their shapes or edges fit exactly t
接合；對齊
形狀或邊緣密合
When two physical objects or parts match up, their shapes or edges fit exactly together so they can connect or work as a single unit.
Takeshi pushed the two Lego blocks together, and the grooves matched up with a click.
Takeshi 把兩塊樂高積木壓在一起，溝槽咔噠一聲就密合了。
match up (physical parts fitting)
The plumber checked that the cut ends of the pipes matched up before joining them.
水管工檢查了管子的切口是否對齊，然後才鎖緊接頭。
If the two halves of the mould do not match up, the plastic will leak out.
如果模具的兩半沒有密合，液態塑膠就會漏出來。
Beatrix aligned the two sheets so that the holes matched up for the ring binder.
Beatrix 把兩張紙對齊，讓孔洞位置吻合以便裝入活頁夾。
文法句型
match up
match up with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in instructions for assembly or construction. Can describe parts that slot, snap, or connect along edges.
常見錯誤
3. To be at the same high level of quality, skill, or success as someone or somethi
匹敵；比得上
品質或水準相當
To be at the same high level of quality, skill, or success as someone or something else, especially when compared directly.
The new hotel's service did not match up to the five-star standard that Emre expected.
新旅館的服務水準比不上 Emre 預期的五星級標準。
match up to + standard/expectation
Esteban ran fast, but his time could not match up with the world record.
Esteban 跑得很快，但仍無法比上世界紀錄的成績。
match up with + record/achievement
This year's rice harvest matched up to the excellent crop the farm produced last season.
今年的稻米收成與農場上一季的優良產量不相上下。
Meera's cooking skills match up well against any professional chef in Taipei.
Meera 的烹飪手藝足以與臺北的任何專業廚師媲美。
- fall short of
phrasal verb expressing failure to reach the expected level
文法句型
match up to + noun phrase
match up with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often appears in negative or conditional sentences to express disappointment or comparison. Usually followed by 'to' (standard British) or 'with' (common in both varieties).
常見錯誤
4. To choose or arrange something that has a similar colour, pattern, or style to a
搭配；配對
顏色或風格協調
To choose or arrange something that has a similar colour, pattern, or style to another thing, so that they look attractive together.
Alessia matched up the blue paint with the fabric samples from the sofa.
Alessia 把藍色油漆和沙發的布料樣本搭配在一起。
match up + object + with + object
The wedding planner matched up the tablecloths and napkins to share the same shade of gold.
婚禮策劃師把桌巾和餐巾配成一對，兩者都是同樣的金色調。
Bao took a photo of the old wallpaper to the shop to match up the paint colour.
Bao 拍了舊壁紙的照片去店裡比對新油漆的顏色。
Kevin matched up his tie with his wife's dress for the family portrait.
Kevin 搭配了他的領帶和太太的禮服，一起拍全家福。
The designer matched up each curtain with a cushion of the same floral print.
設計師將每條窗簾都配上相同花卉圖案的靠墊。
- coordinate
more specific to design; suggests deliberate pairing
- pair
simpler and more general; works for any two items put together
- clash with
when colours or patterns conflict visually
文法句型
match up + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Takes a direct object (the item being matched) followed by 'with' (the item it is matched to). Common in interior design, fashion, and event-planning contexts.
常見錯誤
5. To discover a connection or similarity between two facts, events, or people, oft
連結；關聯
找出事物之間的關聯
To discover a connection or similarity between two facts, events, or people, often as part of a search or investigation.
The detectives matched up the suspect's phone records with the time of the robbery.
警探將嫌疑犯的手機通話記錄與搶案發生的時間連結起來。
match up + evidence + with + event/time
By matching up the two diary entries, Adina realised the meetings were connected.
Adina 比對兩則日記後發現那兩次會議是有關聯的。
The research team matched up the patients' symptoms with the genetic data from the study.
研究團隊將病人的症狀與研究中的基因數據進行比對。
Jabari matched up the handwriting on the letter with samples from the office staff.
Jabari 把信上的筆跡和辦公室員工的樣本做了比對。
- separate
to keep two items apart or treat them as unrelated
文法句型
match up + noun phrase + with + noun phrase
用法筆記
Common in investigative or analytical contexts such as police work, historical research, or data analysis. Usually followed by 'with' to specify what is being compared.