enliven

[英] [enˈlaɪvən] [美] [ɛnˈlaɪvən] 生词本

vt.

  • 柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典

  • 英英释义

1. VERB 使有趣;使生动;使更有活力 To enliven events, situations, or people means to make them more lively or cheerful. 
  • I love the way a good flirtation can enliven the most mundane situation...

    恰到好处的打情骂俏能够使最平淡无奇的时刻变得生动有趣起来,我很喜欢这种感觉。

  • Even the most boring meeting was enlivened by Dan's presence.

    即使是最无聊的会议,只要丹一出现,也会变得有趣起来。

Verb

1. heighten or intensify;

  • "These paintings exalt the imagination"

2. make lively;

  • "let's liven up this room a bit"