freshen
UK/'freʃn/US
A2
Definitions
v.
To make or become fresher, cleaner, or more lively.
使（变得）新鲜、清爽、有生气
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedfresh + -en (make) = to make fresh. Often 'freshen up' — to wash and tidy yourself, or to revive something stale (freshen the air).
Root fresh still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.freshen up梳洗一下，精神焕发
- 2.freshen the air使空气更清新
Example Sentences
- 1.
I'll just freshen up before we go out for dinner.
- 2.
Open a window to freshen the stale air in here.