perk up
phrasal verbperk up | perk somebody up
- (informal)
to become or to make somebody become more cheerful or lively, especially after they have been ill or sad （使）振奋，活跃，快活 He soon perked up when his friends arrived. 朋友一来他就精神起来了。 A cup of coffee will perk you up. 一杯咖啡会使你精神振奋。
perk up | perk something up
perk something up
- (informal)
to make something more interesting, more attractive, etc. 上扬；增加；使增值 ideas for perking up bland food 给无味的食品增添味道的主意 Stencilling is a cheap and easy way to perk up old furniture. 模版印刷是翻新旧家具的一种既便宜又简单的方法。