patch something up
phrasal verb with patch verb uk/pætʃ/ us/pætʃ/
C2 弥合（关系），和解
to try to improve a relationship after there have been problems
Jackie and Bill are still trying to patch up their marriage. 杰姬和比尔仍在设法弥合他们的婚姻。
Did you manage to patch things up with her after your row? 你们争吵过后，你有没有设法和她言归于好？
修理；（尤指）临时草草修补
to repair something, especially in a simple and temporary way