livens , livening , livened
liven up
If a place or event livens up, or if something livens it up, it becomes more interesting and exciting.
How could we decorate the room to liven it up?
我们怎样才能把这房间装饰得更有生气呢?
The multicoloured rag rug was chosen to liven up the grey carpet.
选这块五彩斑斓的碎呢毯子是为了使灰色地毯显得更有生气。
If people liven up, or if something livens them up, they become more cheerful and energetic.
perk up
Talking about her daughters livens her up.
谈到她的几个女儿,她变得神采飞扬。