liven

英['laɪv(ə)n] 美['laɪvən]
  • vt. 使高兴,使快活
  • vi. 快活起来;活跃起来
  • n. (Liven)人名;(俄、英)利文

词态变化


第三人称单数: livens;过去式: livened;过去分词: livened;现在分词: livening;

中文词源


liven 使有生机

live,活的,-en,使。

英文词源


liven (v.)
1884, colloquial shortening of 17c. enliven, usually with up. Related: Livened; livening.

双语例句


1. How could we decorate the room to liven it up?
我们怎么才能把这房间装饰得更有生气呢?

来自柯林斯例句

2. The multicoloured rag rug was chosen to liven up the grey carpet.
选择这块五彩缤纷的碎呢小毯是为了给这灰色的地毯添些生气。

来自柯林斯例句

3. Variety of methods helps to liven up a lesson.
教学方法多样化会使教学更加生动.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

4. A few pictures would liven up the room.
挂几张画就会使房间亮丽起来.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. Put some music on to liven things up.
放些音乐活跃一下气氛吧.

来自《简明英汉词典》