将就

1. Settle for

Settle有“解决”、“定居”之意，而settle for则意指“将就，勉强接受”。

例：She is a perfectionist who won't settle for anything mediocre.

她是个完美主义者，根本不愿接受任何普普通通的东西。

2. Make do (with sth)

达不到太完美就只能凑合了，make do (with sth)意思就是先勉强凑合着。

例：We were in a hurry so we had to make do with a quick snack.

我们当时很着急，所以只能吃个快餐凑合了。

3. Put up with sb/sth

有一种将就让人必须得“忍受”。虽然心里很不爽，但也没有埋怨。Put up with sb/sth意指“忍受”

例：I don't know how she puts up with him.

我真不知道她是怎么忍他的。

4. Makeshift

想要的东西手头没有，只好临时找个“替补”先对付一下。 Makeshift意指“临时”、“凑合”、“权宜之计”。

例：A few cushions formed a makeshift bed.

用几块垫子临时搭张床。

5. Rough it

Rough本身有“粗糙”、“艰苦”的意思; Rough it则表示“将就着过”。

例：We can sleep on the beach. I don't mind roughing it for a night or two.

我可以睡在沙滩上。我不介意将就一两晚。