arrange

arrange
verb
[with obj.]
  1. put (things) in a neat, attractive, or required order
    整理,使有条理,排列整齐
    she had just finished arranging the flowers.
    她刚把花插好。
    the columns are arranged in 12 rows.
    柱子排成了12排。
  2. organize or make plans for (a future event)
    (为将来的事)安排(或计划)
    they hoped to arrange a meeting.
    他们希望筹备一个会议。
    we've arranged the funeral for Saturday.
    我们把葬礼安排在了星期六。
    [no obj.]my aunt arranged for the furniture to be stored.
    我婶婶准备把家具收起来。
    ■[no obj.]reach agreement about an action or event in advance
    (就行动或事情)提前达成协议
    I arranged with my boss to have the time off.
    我已经和老板说好请假的。
    [with infinitive]they arranged to meet at eleven o'clock.
    他们约好11点见面。
    ■ensure that (something) is done or provided by organizing it in advance
    事先安排
    accommodation can be arranged if required.
    如事先提出要求,可安排住宿。
  3. (Music)adapt (a composition) for performance with instruments or voices other than those originally specified
    (乐)改编(乐曲)
    songs arranged for viola and piano.
    改编后适合中提琴和钢琴演奏的曲子。
  4. (archaic)settle (a dispute or claim)
    (古)解决(争吵,索赔)
    the quarrel, partly by the interference of the Crown Prince, was arranged.
    这场争吵一部分是由于王储的介入而得到了解决。
派生
arrangeable
adjective
arranger
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English : from Old French arangier, from a- (from Latin ad 'to, at') + rangier 'put in order' (see range)
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