单词 “make（制造）” 和 “do（做）” 是英语中两个出现频率很高的动词。虽然它们都包含 “做……” 这个汉语释义，但是 “make” 和 “do” 所 “做” 的事情却是不同的。比如：“做蛋糕” 的 “做” 是 “make” 还是 “do”？本集 “一分钟英语” 讲解这两个词语的区别和用法。看趣味短片，轻松学英语。

PhilHi, I'm Phil from BBC Learning English. Today I'm going to tell you how to use 'make' and 'do'. Now, they can be tricky and there are some exceptions. But here are four things to remember. We use 'make' when we create something... like this cake! We use 'do' to talk about an activity.DanWhat are you doing?

PhilI'm doing some work.

We can use 'make' to talk about something that causes a reaction. This music really makes me want to sing!

We can also use 'do' with general activities. 

DanWhat are you doing tomorrow?

PhilI'm not doing anything. Have you got any plans?

So we've seen four ways to use 'make' and 'do'.

1. Use make:

when we create something.表示 “制作，创造” 时，用动词 “make”。

when something causes a reaction.表示 “引起反应” 时，用动词 “make”。

2. Use do:

when we talk about activities.表示 “动作，活动” 时，用 “do”。

when we talk about activities in general.表示 “普通的日常活动、行动” 时，用 “do”。