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Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th
sum something up
▪ I. ˌsum sb/sthˈup derived
1. to describe or show the most typical characteristics of sb/sth, especially in a few words
• Totally lazy— that just about sums him up.
•For me, the novel summed up the major problems of human existence.
2. to form or express an opinion of sb/sth
Syn: size up
•She quickly summed up the situation and took control.
related noun ↑summing-up
Main entry: ↑sumderived
▪ II. ˌsum ˈup | ˌsum sthˈup derived
1. to state the main points of sth in a short and clear form
Syn: ↑summarize
•To sum up, there are three main ways of tackling the problem…
•~ what… Can I just sum up what we've agreed so far?
2. (of a judge)to give a summary of the main facts and arguments in a legal case, near the end of a trial
related noun ↑summing-up
Main entry: ↑sumderived
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