brighten up
US /ˈbraɪ.tən ʌp/
UK /ˈbraɪ.tən ʌp/
1.
点亮, 使…生动, 使…明亮
to make something more cheerful, lively, or attractive
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Let's add some colorful flowers to brighten up the room.
让我们添加一些五颜六色的花来点亮房间。
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A fresh coat of paint can really brighten up an old house.
刷一层新漆真的能让老房子焕然一新。
2.
放晴, 变得开朗, 变得明亮
to become more cheerful or lively
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Her face brightened up when she saw her friend.
她看到朋友时，脸上露出了笑容。
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The weather started to brighten up after the rain.
雨后天气开始放晴。