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单词 enliven
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
en•liv•en /ɛnˈlaɪvən/USA pronunciation   v. [~ + object]
  1. to make active or lively;
    give life to;
    brighten;
    animate:His jokes enlivened the party.
en•liv•en•ment, n. [uncountable]

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
en•liv′en  (en lī′vən),USA pronunciation v.t. 
  1. to make vigorous or active;
    invigorate:The wit of Mencken enlivened his age.
  2. to make sprightly or cheerful;
    brighten:Flowers enliven any room.
  • obsolete enlive to give life to (en-1 + life) + -en1 1625–35
en•liv′en•er, n. 
en•liv′en•ing•ly, adv. 
en•liv′en•ment, n. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged animate, inspirit, vivify, stimulate, quicken.
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged gladden. See cheer. 
    • 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged depress.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
enliven /ɪnˈlaɪvən/ vb (transitive)
  1. to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate
  2. to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten

enˈlivening adj enˈlivenment n
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