What does "patch up" mean?

To repair something temporarily To fix something hastily as a short-term solution.

How do you use "patch up" in a sentence?

I patched up the hole. They patched up the car. She patched up the wound.

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common informal

Meaning: To repair something temporarily

临时修补、应急处理

Reparar provisionalmente, parchear

応急処置をする、一時的に修理する

응급 수리하다, 임시로 고치다

To fix something hastily as a short-term solution.

作为短期解决方案匆忙修复某物。

Arreglar algo apresuradamente como solución temporal.

短期的な解決策として急いで修理すること。

임시방편으로 급하게 고치는 것.

Base verb: patch

Particle: up

Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

I patched up the hole.
我临时补了那个洞
Tapé el agujero provisionalmente
穴を応急処置した
구멍을 응급 처치했다.
They patched up the car.
他们临时修了车
Arreglaron el coche como pudieron
彼らは車を応急修理した
그들은 차를 임시로 수리했다.
She patched up the wound.
她对伤口做了应急处理
Le curó la herida de urgencia
彼女は傷の応急処置をした
그녀는 상처를 응급 처치했다.

Context: repair, temporary, fix

Tone: practical

From using patches for repairs.

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal