perk up
US /pɜːrk ʌp/
UK /pɜːrk ʌp/
1.
bersemangat, pulih, cergas
to become more cheerful, lively, or energetic
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She started to perk up when she heard the good news.
Dia mula bersemangat apabila mendengar berita baik itu.
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A cup of coffee always helps me perk up in the morning.
Secawan kopi sentiasa membantu saya bersemangat pada waktu pagi.
2.
tertegak, mengangkat
to raise one's head or ears, typically in a quick or alert manner
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The dog's ears perked up at the sound of the doorbell.
Telinga anjing itu tertegak mendengar bunyi loceng pintu.
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He perked up his head, listening intently to the conversation.
Dia mengangkat kepalanya, mendengar perbualan dengan teliti.