freshen

• 动词，指使某物变得新鲜、干净或恢复原有的状态，常通过添加东西或整理来实现；也可指使某人恢复精神或活力。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something fresh, clean, or renewed, often by adding something or restoring its original state.

1. Make something freshB1formal

   To make something cleaner, cooler, or more pleasant, especially by adding air, water, or cleaning.

   使清新

   • She opened the window to freshen the room.
   • He used a spray to freshen the air in the car.
   • The rain helped freshen the garden after the dry spell.

   同义词aircleanfreshen upinvigoratepurifyrefreshrenewrevitalizespruce upventilate

   反义词contaminatefoulpollutestaletaint

2. Renew or reviveB2informal

   To restore something to a better or more lively state.

   使焕然一新

   • A short nap helped freshen her energy.
   • They freshened the paint on the old fence.
   • The coffee break freshened everyone's spirits.

   同义词invigoraterefreshrejuvenaterenewrestorerevitalizerevive

   反义词deadendrainenervateexhaustfatiguesaptireweary

3. Top up a drinkB1informal

   To add more liquid to a glass or cup, especially an alcoholic drink.

   续杯

   • Let me freshen your glass of wine.
   • He freshened his drink with some ice and soda.
   • The bartender offered to freshen everyone's cocktails.

   同义词fill uprefillreplenishtop-up

短语动词变体freshen up