| 词汇 | brighten |
| 释义 | phrasebrighten[brightened, brightened, brightening] brighten up 1. brighten up sth • brighten sth up to make a place look more attractive and cheerful: A warm pink or yellow colour will brighten up a dark room.brighten the place up I thought new curtains would brighten the place up a bit.■ SIMILAR TO: cheer up2. brighten up sth • brighten sth up to make a period of time or a situation happier for someone: It was a real joy to see the children again - you've no idea how it brightened up my day. Natalie brightened up his life and made him feel young again.3. brighten up to suddenly become more cheerful: She brightened up as soon as she saw us. "It's almost suppertime." "So it is," said Hubert, brightening up at the mention of food.■ SIMILAR TO: cheer up4. the weather brightens up/it brightens up if the weather brightens up, the sun begins to shine and the sky becomes brighter: If the weather brightens up, we could walk down to the beach. It was really cloudy first thing this morning, but it seems to be brightening up a bit now.■ SIMILAR TO: clear up brighten up (the) dayTo make a situation more pleasant or enjoyable; to make one happier. Finding $20 on my way home really brightened up my day! Janice is such a good friend. Talking to her always brightens up the day. brighten up1. To add color, light, and/or cheer to a space (perhaps one that is dim, dark, or gloomy). I can't wait for the flowers I planted to blossom into beautiful colors and brighten up our yard. A new paint color really brightened up that old house. 2. To make something lighter in color. I'm thinking of brightening up my hair with some blonde highlights. It really looks like rain right now—I'd wait to go out until the sky brightens up a bit. 3. To become happier in mood, especially after one has been glum or sad. Your mother really brightened up when she got the flowers you sent. brighten upto become brighter; to lighten, especially with sunshine. The sky is brightening up a little. When the morning sky brightens up just a little, the birds begin to sing. brighten upv. 1. To become brighter or more intense in color: The sky brightened up quickly as the clouds dispersed. 2. To make something brighter or more intense in color: Some red paint will brighten up this dreary room. Put some yellow into the dye to brighten it up. 3. To become happier; improve one's mood or outlook: He brightened up after you began talking with him. 4. To make someone happier or more cheerful: The sunny weather brightened up the tired travelers. A cool glass of lemonade would brighten me up right now. |
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