energize
UK/'enәdʒaiz/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
v.
To give someone vitality and enthusiasm; to invigorate
使充满活力，激励
v.
To supply with electrical or mechanical power
给……通电，供能
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedenergy + -ize (to make) = 'to put energy into.' Whether it's a tired crowd or a dead circuit, to energize is to charge it with the work-force it was lacking.
Root erg still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.energize the team激励团队
- 2.energize the crowd点燃人群
- 3.feel energized感到充满活力
Example Sentences
- 1.
The coach's speech energized the whole team before the final.
- 2.
A short walk in the fresh air always energizes me.
- 3.
Flip the switch to energize the circuit.