英语词汇“crank up”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

Idiom

crank upcrank up (something)

to increase something.

To meet the demand for their baked goods, the plant has cranked up the speed of the production lines.The volume was cranked up so high that he had to scream in order to talk to the woman next to him.

Phr V

crank up

cranks, cranking, cranked

crank up sth or crank sth up

to make something {e.g. engine} work by turning a handle

He gets up first thing in the morning to crank up the generator so that there's enough hot water.

to increase or improve something

Clare used the remote to crank up the volume on the TV.The author cranks up the tension to provide an exciting finish to the novel.The company are cranking up their technical research.

crank up

1. Literally, to turn a crank on something so that it starts working. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Annabelle was thrilled when I cranked up the music box for her.

2. To prompt or cause someone to do something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." I know I'm supposed to be researching right now, but I've had a really hard time cranking myself up to do it.

3. To intensify. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." If we don't crank up our efforts, we'll never meet our goal for the fundraiser.

4. To start. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." You need to crank up this project now, in order to finish it by the deadline.

5. To raise the volume of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Hey, that's a great song—crank up the radio!

crank someone up

Fig. to motivate; to get someone started. (See also something up">crank something up.) See if you can crank up your brother and get him going on time today. Some mornings, I can't crank myself up enough to get to work on time.

crank something up

1. to get a machine or a process started. (Alludes to turning the starting crank of an early automobile.) Please crank the machinery so the workers can start working. Let's crank up the drill and make a few holes here in the wall.

2. to increase the volume of an electronic device. He cranked it up a little more and CRACK, there went both speakers! Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened.

crank up

1. Get started, as in The theater season is cranking up with four benefit performances. This expression transfers the literal sense of crank, "operate a motor by turning a crank," to starting any activity. [Slang; 1930s]

2. Stimulate or intensify one's efforts. For example, We've got to crank up enthusiasm for this new product, or Close to the election the campaign really cranked up. [Slang; mid-1900s]

crank up

1. To cause a machine to start working by or as if by turning a crank: The mechanic cranked up the antique car to show us how it worked. We waved goodbye as the pilot cranked the engines up.

2. To put something into action: The producers cranked up a massive publicity campaign before releasing the film.

3. To motivate someone: I could barely crank myself up to get to school this morning. An emcee came out before the performance and cranked up the crowd.

4. To cause something to intensify, as in volume or force: I cranked up the stereo when my favorite song came on. We cranked the motor up to 4200 rpm.

crank something up

1. tv. to start something up. (Probably alludes to the old style car that had to be started with a crank.) I’ll go out and crank the car up so it can warm up.

2. tv. to increase the volume of an electronic device. Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened.

词汇	crank up
释义	Idiom crank upcrank up (something) to increase something. To meet the demand for their baked goods, the plant has cranked up the speed of the production lines.The volume was cranked up so high that he had to scream in order to talk to the woman next to him. Phr V crank up cranks, cranking, cranked crank up sth or crank sth up to make something {e.g. engine} work by turning a handle He gets up first thing in the morning to crank up the generator so that there's enough hot water. to increase or improve something Clare used the remote to crank up the volume on the TV.The author cranks up the tension to provide an exciting finish to the novel.The company are cranking up their technical research. phrasecrank up1. crank up sth • *crank sth* up** informal to make the sound of something, especially music much louder: We cranked up the volume and sang along at the top of our voices.■ SIMILAR TO: turn up2. crank up sth • *crank sth* up** to make an engine start working by turning a special handle: Joe cranked up the engines, and the plane prepared for take off. crank up 1. Literally, to turn a crank on something so that it starts working. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Annabelle was thrilled when I cranked up the music box for her. 2. To prompt or cause someone to do something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." I know I'm supposed to be researching right now, but I've had a really hard time cranking myself up to do it. 3. To intensify. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." If we don't crank up our efforts, we'll never meet our goal for the fundraiser. 4. To start. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." You need to crank up this project now, in order to finish it by the deadline. 5. To raise the volume of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "crank" and "up." Hey, that's a great song—crank up the radio! crank someone up Fig. to motivate; to get someone started. (See also something up">crank something up.) See if you can crank up your brother and get him going on time today. Some mornings, I can't crank myself up enough to get to work on time. crank something up 1. to get a machine or a process started. (Alludes to turning the starting crank of an early automobile.) Please crank the machinery so the workers can start working. Let's crank up the drill and make a few holes here in the wall. 2. to increase the volume of an electronic device. He cranked it up a little more and CRACK, there went both speakers! Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened. crank up 1. Get started, as in The theater season is cranking up with four benefit performances. This expression transfers the literal sense of crank, "operate a motor by turning a crank," to starting any activity. [Slang; 1930s] 2. Stimulate or intensify one's efforts. For example, We've got to crank up enthusiasm for this new product, or Close to the election the campaign really cranked up. [Slang; mid-1900s] crank up v. 1. To cause a machine to start working by or as if by turning a crank: The mechanic cranked up the antique car to show us how it worked. We waved goodbye as the pilot cranked the engines up. 2. To put something into action: The producers cranked up a massive publicity campaign before releasing the film. 3. To motivate someone: I could barely crank myself up to get to school this morning. An emcee came out before the performance and cranked up the crowd. 4. To cause something to intensify, as in volume or force: I cranked up the stereo when my favorite song came on. We cranked the motor up to 4200 rpm. crank something up 1. tv. to start something up. (Probably alludes to the old style car that had to be started with a crank.) I’ll go out and crank the car up so it can warm up. 2. tv. to increase the volume of an electronic device. Kelly cranked up his stereo until we were nearly deafened.
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