单词 | to get a spark up |
释义 | > as lemmasto get a spark up d. A trace or dash of spirit, courage, etc. (cf. sense 6b). to get a spark up (New Zealand colloquial): to fortify one's spirits with alcohol. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [noun] > mental or moral vigour > a trace or dash of spark1939 1939 C. Belton Outside Law in N.Z. 50 Today young men who intend going to a dance drink until closing time..just to get a spark up, they say. 1942 Sun (Baltimore) 30 Nov. 15/4 Navy had a spark plug in Hamberg and another in Hume that Army lacked. There was no man on Army's squad able to supply this needed spark. 1949 J. R. Cole It was so Late 15 Can't get a spark up on beer tonight. 1977 Sniffin' Glue July 11 The estates are dismal but anyone who's got any spark is alive enough to get active and out. < as lemmas |
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