| 词汇 | liven up |
| 释义 | Idiom liven upliven (something) up to make something more interesting or attractive.There was a live band at the party, and that really livened things up.A colored shirt can certainly liven up an outfit. Phr V liven up livens, livening, livened liven up (sth) or liven (sth) up to become more interesting and exciting, or to make something become like thisThe party livened up as soon as Bob arrived.We're trying to think of ways in which we can liven up this book cover. liven up (sb) or liven (sb) up to become more energetic or cheerful, or to make someone feel this wayTake that gloomy look off your face and liven up!Ted's jokes soon livened the kids up. liven up to become more interesting and exciting: The game didn't liven up until midway through the second half.■ SIMILAR TO: come alive2. liven sb up • liven up sb to make someone more cheerful and full of energy: He could do with a couple of drinks to liven him up!■ SIMILAR TO: brighten up, cheer up liven up to become more cheerful and full of energy: When people started arriving, he seemed to liven up.■ SIMILAR TO: brighten up, cheer up liven upTo cause a situation to become more animated or exciting. A noun or pronoun can be used between "liven" and "up." Bobby is a lot of fun—he'll definitely liven up this dull party. Can we add another color to liven it up a little? liven something upto make something more lively or less dull. Some singing might liven things up a bit. The songs livened up the evening. liven upv. 1. To become more lively, interesting, or exciting: The party livened up when the music got better. 2. To make something or someone more lively, interesting, or exciting: I livened up the crowd by suggesting that we play charades. The yellow paint livened the room up. |
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