1690s, "grow brisk, grow stronger" (intransitive), from fresh (adj.1) + -en (1). The earlier verb was simply fresh (mid-14c.). Transitive sense "refresh, revive, renew" is from 1749. Of a drink, "to top off," from 1961. Related: Freshened; freshening.
雙語例句
1. A thorough brushing helps to freshen up your mouth.
徹底刷牙有助于口氣清新。
來自柯林斯例句
2. My room needed a lick of paint to freshen it up.
我的房間只要刷一點(diǎn)油漆就能煥然一新。
來自柯林斯例句
3. A coat of paint will freshen this room up.
刷一層油漆會(huì)使房間煥然一新.
來自《簡(jiǎn)明英漢詞典》
4. I will freshen your drink with more soda and ice cubes.