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pump up
 pump1top: jet pumpbottom: centrifugal pumppump 1 P0657700 (pŭmp)n.1. A machine or device for raising, compressing, or transferring fluids.2. Physiology A molecular mechanism for the active transport of ions or molecules across a cell membrane.3. Physics Electromagnetic radiation used to raise atoms or molecules to a higher energy level.4. Informal The heart.5. Informal The place where consumers purchase gasoline. Used with the: gas prices rising at the pump.v. pumped, pump·ing, pumps v.tr.1. To cause to flow by means of a pump or pumplike organ or device: Derricks pumped oil out of the ground. The heart pumps blood throughout the body.2. To draw, deliver, or pour forth: a writer who pumped out a new novel every year.3. To propel, eject, or insert: pumped new life into the economy.4. To cause to move with an up-and-down or back-and-forth motion: a bicyclist pumping the pedals; a piston pumping a shaft.5. To push or pull (a brake or lever, for instance) rapidly: a driver pumping the brakes.6. To shoot (bullets, for example) at or into: a gunner pumping rounds at a target.7. Physics To raise (atoms or molecules) to a higher energy level by exposing them to electromagnetic radiation at a resonant frequency.8. Physiology To transport (ions or molecules) against a concentration gradient by the expenditure of chemically stored energy.9. To invest (money) repeatedly or persistently in something.10. To question closely or persistently: pump a witness for secret information.11. Informal To promote or publicize vigorously: The company pumped its new product on its website.v.intr.1. To operate a pump.2. To move gas or liquid with a pump or a pumplike organ or device.3. To move up and down or back and forth in a vigorous manner: My legs were pumping as I ran up the stairs.4. To flow in spurts: Blood was pumping from the wound.5. Sports To fake a throw, pass, or shot by moving the arm or arms without releasing the ball.Phrasal Verb: pump up1. To inflate with gas by means of a pump: pump up a tire.2. Slang To fill with enthusiasm, strength, or energy: The lively debate really pumped us up.3. Sports To be actively involved in a bodybuilding program: athletes pumping up at the gym.Idiom: pump iron Sports To lift weights.
[Middle English pumpe.]
pump′er n.
pump 2 P0657700 (pŭmp)n. A shoe that has a closed back and is cut low around the toes, usually with heels and no fastenings.
[Origin unknown.]pump up vb (tr) 1. to cause (someone) to become energized, excited, or enthusiastic: His music always pumps me up. 2. to intensify, aggrandize, or exacerbate: The media was pumping it up a fair bit . 3. (reflexive) to take drugs, esp steroids4. esp jocular US to make the muscles of the body more conspicuous through regular exercise or assist someone else to do so; bodybuild pumped up, pumped adjTranslationspump (pamp) noun1. a machine for making water etc rise from under the ground. Every village used to have a pump from which everyone drew their water. 泵 泵2. a machine or device for forcing liquid or gas into, or out of, something. a bicycle pump (for forcing air into the tyres). 抽水、抽氣機 抽水、气机 verb1. to raise or force with a pump. Oil is being pumped out of the ground. 抽泵 抽泵2. to get information from by asking questions. He tried to pump me about the exam. 追問 追问pump up to inflate (tyres etc) with a pump. 為...打氣(使其膨脹) 为...打气（使其膨胀）
pump up
pump up1. To inflate something with a gas (or, less commonly, a liquid) using a pump. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pump" and "up." Often used in passive constructions. Would you please pump up the air mattress for when my sister comes to stay with us? They pumped the balloons up with water. Most chicken breasts sold at the supermarket are pumped up with water before being frozen.2. To increase someone's or one's own excitement, confidence, or mental preparation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pump" and "up." The coach pumped us all up just before we headed out onto the field. I was pretty nervous before the test, so I took a few minutes to pump myself up before I started.3. To increase the volume of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pump" and "up." Oh, I love this song—pump it up! Pump up the volume so everyone can hear the music!4. To exaggerate or falsely inflate the numbers or information about something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "pump" and "up." The company has been accused of manipulating cash in its accounts to pump up its profits when reporting to shareholders. I just think the government is pumping these figures up to justify the new legislation.See also: pump, uppump someone up (for something)Inf. to get someone, including oneself, mentally ready for something. The coach tried to pump the team up so they would win. The coach talked and talked to pump them up.See also: pump, uppump something up 1. to inflate something. Do you have something with which I can pump my basketball up? I pumped up the ball just an hour ago. 2. Sl. to exercise to make muscles get bigger and stronger. The body builder pumped her muscles up in preparation for the competition. She pumped up her muscles.See also: pump, uppump up1. Inflate with gas or air, as in This tire needs pumping up. [Late 1800s] 2. Fill with enthusiasm, strength, and energy, as in The lively debate pumped us all up. Mary Wollstonecraft used this idiom in slightly different form in The Rights of Women (1792): "Lover-like phrases of pumped-up passion." See also: pump, uppump upv.1. To inflate something with gas by using a pump: We pumped up a new basketball before the game. One of my tires was getting low, so I stopped at a gas station and pumped it up.2. To force or suck something, as a liquid or gas, from beneath a surface by using a pump: This well pumps up oil from underground. We pump the water up from the lake to tanks on the hillside.3. Slang To fill someone with enthusiasm, strength, and energy; psych someone up: The crowd's chants pumped up the players. The coach pumped us up for the big game with a rousing speech.4. Slang To be actively involved in bodybuilding exercises: The football players are always pumping up at the gym.5. Slang To strengthen something: Pump up the volume on that stereo—I can't hear it. The economy was declining, but investors hoped that a favorable exchange rate would pump it up.See also: pump, uppump (someone) up tv. & in. to excite someone; to make someone enthusiastic. The coach gave a pep talk to pump the players up for the big game. See also: pump, someone, uppump something up tv. to flex and tense a muscle until it is expanded to its fullest size, as with thighs and forearms. (Bodybuilding.) She pumped up her thighs and struck a pose. See also: pump, something, uppump up verbSee pump someone upSee also: pump, uppumped (up) mod. excited; physically and mentally ready. (Sports.) The team is really pumped up for Friday’s game. See also: pumped, upEncyclopediaSeepump |