sew sth ↔ up 1. to close or repair something by sewing it缝合; 缝补:•Could you sew up this hole in my trousers?你能补好我裤子上的这个洞吗？2. usually passiveinformal to finish a business agreement or plan and get the result you want顺利完成〔协议或计划〕; 办妥:•The deal should be sewn up in a week.这笔买卖一个星期后应该能够成交。3. have sth sewn up to have gained control over a situation so that you are sure to win or get what you want对某事有绝对把握:•It looks like the Democrats have the election sewn up.看来这次选举民主党赢定了。 |