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pep

UK //pep//US //pep//

词源

源自早期20世纪美国英语,可能是 'pepper'(辣椒)的缩写,比喻像辣椒一样刺激或振奋。

noun

❶ 指精力充沛或充满活力的状态,常用于形容人或事物具有振奋精神的特质。

“She brought a lot of pep to the team meeting.”

(她在团队会议上带来了很多活力。)

“The coach gave the players a pep talk before the game.”

(教练在比赛前给队员们打气。)

同义词:energy, vigor, enthusiasm

verb

❶ 使某人或某事物变得更有活力或更振奋,通常通过鼓励或激励的方式。

“The coach pepped up the team with an inspiring speech.”

(教练用鼓舞人心的演讲激励了球队。)

“She pepped herself up with a quick workout.”

(她通过快速锻炼让自己精神焕发。)

同义词:energize, invigorate, stimulate

常见短语

pep talk — 一种鼓励性的谈话,旨在激励某人或提高他们的信心,常用于体育或工作场合。

“The teacher gave the students a pep talk before the exam.”

(老师在考试前给学生们打气。)

pep up — 使某人或某事物更有活力或更兴奋,常用于描述通过行动或言语提振精神。

“Let's pep up this party with some music!”

(让我们用音乐让这个派对活跃起来!)