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●ˌspark sth ˈup (informal) 1. if you spark up a conversation, a debate, a friendship, etc., you start one, often suddenly (突然)开始(交谈、争论、交友等)◆I sat down beside Helen and tried to spark up a conversation with her. 我在海伦旁边坐下,想和她攀谈。2. to add interest or excitement to sth 给…增添趣味;增加…的兴致◆Spark up pasta dishes with fresh herbs. 用新鲜香草给意大利面食调味。◆Send a card and spark up someone’s day. 寄贺卡一张,让人快乐一天。SYN spice sth up3. spark up sth to light a fire, etc. 点燃;引燃◆ (slang) Time to spark up a cigarette. 到吸烟时间了。◆ (figurative) There is nothing in the book to spark up the reader’s interest. 书中毫无吸引读者兴趣之处。 NOTE When the object of spark up is a noun, it comes after up, but when the object is a pronoun, it comes between spark and up * spark up 的宾语如果是名词,应置于 up 之后;但如果是代词,应置于 spark 和 up 之间◆If your dress looks boring, spark it up with some sequins. 你的连衣裙要是看上去单调,可以用些亮片给它增色。[v + adv + n] [v + pron + adv] [v + n + adv] (rare) |