enliven

[US]/ɪnˈlaɪvn/
[UK]/ɪnˈlaɪvn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. 使活泼;使生动;使有生气,使活跃
Word Forms
过去式enlivened
现在分词enlivening
第三人称单数enlivens
过去分词enlivened

Example Sentences

the wartime routine was enlivened by a series of concerts.

一系列的音乐会使战时的日常事务变得轻松愉快。

the visit had clearly enlivened my mother.

显然,这次拜访使我母亲很高兴。

The otherwise dreary book is enlivened by some very amusing illustrations.

这本枯燥乏味的书幸亏加了一些精彩的插图才变得生动有趣。

Music can enliven a party.

音乐可以使派对更加热闹。

Adding some colorful decorations can enliven the room.

添加一些色彩缤纷的装饰可以使房间更加生动。

A good joke can enliven a dull conversation.

一个好笑的笑话可以使沉闷的对话更加活跃。

She always tries to enliven the atmosphere with her cheerful personality.

她总是用她开朗的个性来活跃气氛。

The new paint color enlivens the old furniture.

新的油漆颜色让旧家具焕发生机。

A cup of coffee can enliven my morning.

一杯咖啡可以使我的早晨更加活力。

Her presence enlivens any social gathering.

她的出现让任何社交聚会更加有活力。

The dance performance enlivened the audience.

舞蹈表演使观众精神振奋。

A touch of humor can enliven a serious speech.

一点幽默可以使严肃的演讲更加生动。

The children's laughter enlivens the playground.

孩子们的笑声使操场更加欢快。

Real-world Examples

There as yonder, myriads of birds enlivened this part of the polar continent.

这里跟前面一样,有无数的鸟类给南极大陆这一部分添了生动活泼的气象。

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

We just use its Dionysus effect to enliven the atmosphere, improve personal association with each other and solidify friendship.

我们是利用酒神效应,活跃活跃气氛,彼此之间增进交情。

Source: 100 Most Popular Conversational Topics for Foreigners

For the weary, a jar of something spicy or sour was an easy way to enliven the umpteenth cheese toastie.

对于疲于做饭的人来说,一罐辛辣或酸爽的东西可以很简单地点亮无数烤芝士三明治的味道。

Source: The Economist - Arts

From now on, every day until Easter Sunday, the city is enlivened with dozens of such processions.

从现在起, 每天到复活节星期天,这座城市都会因数十场这样的游行而活跃起来。

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

A military parade befitting Norway's modest military power enlivens the scene.

适合挪威适度军事力量的阅兵式使现场气氛活跃起来。

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

It was an enlivening reminder of the very stuff of my existence.

这是对我存在的那些东西的生动提醒。

Source: Selected English short passages

It's enlivened with singing, studying, and praying among the tombs of their great patriarchs.

在他们伟大的族长的坟墓中唱歌、学习和祈祷使它变得活跃起来。

Source: Uncle Rich takes you on a trip to Europe.

But even this diversion failed to enliven after awhile, and the ennui became perfectly unbearable.

但即使是这种消遣也未能在一段时间后活跃起来, 无聊变得完全无法忍受。

Source: Lazy Person's Thoughts Journal

Taken correctly, it was said to: " restore natural heat, generate pure blood, enliven the heart, and conserve the natural faculties."

更准确地说,巧克力可以修复身体热量、产生纯净的血液、使心脏跳得更有活力,以及保护身体机能。

Source: BBC Ideas Selection (Bilingual)

Carmakers are giving their electric vehicles occupants, and anyone within earshot, an alternative set of sounds to enliven the journey.

汽车制造商正在为电动汽车乘员以及听力范围内的任何人提供另一种声音,以使旅程充满活力。

Source: Economist Business

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