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单词 rev
释义 rev
I. \ˈrev\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: short for revolution
: a revolution of a motor
 < 300 revs per minute >
II. verb
(revved ; revved ; revving ; revs or revvs)
transitive verb
: to step up the number of revolutions per minute of (a motor)
 < revving the engine and slamming the clutch in — Richard McCloskey >
— often used with up
 < three people revving up motor-bikes — London Calling >
intransitive verb
of a motor : to operate at an increased speed of revolution — usually used with up
 < a bomber revved up on the hangar apron — General Electric Review >
III. abbreviation
1. revenue
2. often capitalized reverend
3. reverse; reversed
4. review; reviewed
5. revise; revised; revision
6. revolution
7. revolving
IV. transitive verb
1. : increase — used with up
 < rev up production >
2. : to drive or operate especially at high speed — often used with up
3. : to make more active or effective — used with up
 < revving up the economy >
4. : to stir up or excite especially in preparation or anticipation — usually used with up
 < party officials revved up the crowd — Suzanne Daley >
5. : jazz I,2 — used with up
 < combos of black and white … revved up with vibrant colored accessories — Christian Science Monitor >
intransitive verb
: to become more excited or active especially in preparation or anticipation — usually used with up
 < revving up for his turbocharged performance — Paula Chin & T. Kahn >
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