17.make arrangements

to do everything needed in order to be sure that something is done properly

做好全部筹备，以确定处理妥当

I'll make arrangements for this to be shipped to Japan.

我会安排好把这些运往日本。

We made arrangements for the meeting next week.

我们为下周的会议做准备工作。

18.make ends meet

to earn enough money to pay the bills

收支相抵

He works as an English teacher to make ends meet.

他英语老师的工作刚好使收支相抵。

You might not get rich, but you'll certainly make ends meet.

你可能不会很富裕，但过日子是一定没问题的。

19.make fun of

to joke at the expense of someone

取笑某人

He made fun of her makeup and she began to cry.

他嘲笑她化了妆，使她哭了起来。

Don't make fun of Peter! He's a great guy!

别嘲笑皮特！他是个好人！

20.make good on something

to do something you have promised or feel you owe someone

兑现对某人的承诺

Let me make good on it by taking you out to dinner.

我要兑现承诺，带你出去吃饭。

Jason made good on the bet after two weeks.

杰森两周之后兑现了赌约。