动词搭配 “take up” 的意思是 “开始参与一项新的活动、开始培养一个新的兴趣爱好”。“Take up” 后面接表示体育或文化活动的名词或动名词，比如 “take up jogging 开始慢跑”、“take up photography 开始学习摄影” 等等。注意，这个搭配多指开始长期进行一个活动或培养一个兴趣爱好。

例句

I've just taken up swimming. I want to get fit.

我最近刚开始学游泳。我想健身。

If you're lonely, you should try taking up a new hobby – you could meet a lot of new people.

如果你感到孤独，你应该尝试培养一项新的爱好。这样你可以认识很多新的朋友。

I've taken up dancing lessons – they're great fun!

我开始上舞蹈课了，特别有意思！