enliven

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

Translation

vt. 使活潑;使生動;使有生氣,使活躍
Word Forms
過去式enlivened
現在分詞enlivening
第三人稱單數enlivens
過去分詞enlivened

Example Sentences

the wartime routine was enlivened by a series of concerts.

一系列的音樂會使戰時的日常事務變得輕鬆愉快。

the visit had clearly enlivened my mother.

顯然,這次拜訪使我母親很高興。

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

這本枯燥乏味的書幸虧加了一些精彩的插圖才變得生動有趣。

Music can enliven a party.

音樂可以使派對更加熱鬧。

Adding some colorful decorations can enliven the room.

添加一些色彩繽紛的裝飾可以使房間更加生動。

A good joke can enliven a dull conversation.

一個好笑的笑話可以使沉悶的對話更加活躍。

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

她總是用她開朗的個性來活躍氣氛。

The new paint color enlivens the old furniture.

新的油漆顏色讓舊傢俱煥發生機。

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.

她的出現讓任何社交聚會更加有活力。

The dance performance enlivened the audience.

舞蹈表演使觀衆精神振奮。

A touch of humor can enliven a serious speech.

一點幽默可以使嚴肅的演講更加生動。

The children's laughter enlivens the playground.

孩子們的笑聲使操場更加歡快。

Real-world Examples

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

這裏跟前面一樣,有無數的鳥類給南極大陸這一部分添了生動活潑的氣象。

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.

我們是利用酒神效應,活躍活躍氣氛,彼此之間增進交情。

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.

對於疲於做飯的人來說,一罐辛辣或酸爽的東西可以很簡單地點亮無數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.

從現在起, 每天到復活節星期天,這座城市都會因數十場這樣的遊行而活躍起來。

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

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

適合挪威適度軍事力量的閱兵式使現場氣氛活躍起來。

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

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

這是對我存在的那些東西的生動提醒。

Source: Selected English short passages

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

在他們偉大的族長的墳墓中唱歌、學習和祈禱使它變得活躍起來。

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.

但即使是這種消遣也未能在一段時間後活躍起來, 無聊變得完全無法忍受。

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."

更準確地說,巧克力可以修復身體熱量、產生純淨的血液、使心臟跳得更有活力,以及保護身體機能。

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.

汽車製造商正在爲電動汽車乘員以及聽力範圍內的任何人提供另一種聲音,以使旅程充滿活力。

Source: Economist Business

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