enliven
[ɪn'laɪvən]
vt. 使活泼, 使动

1. The otherwise dreary book is enlivened by some very amusing illustrations.
   燥味书幸亏些动趣插图活泼起。
2. How can we enliven this party?
   怎使更活泼？
3. The journey is enliven by the presence of these young people.
   些，旅程满气。

enliven
[ verb ]

1. heighten or intensify

<verb.emotion> animate exalt inspire invigorate
These paintings exalt the imagination

2. make lively

<verb.change> animate invigorate liven liven up
let's liven up this room a bit

Enliven \En*liv"en\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enlivened}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Enlivening}.] [Pref. en- + liven.].
1. To give life, action, or motion to; to make vigorous or
active; to excite; to quicken; as, fresh fuel enlivens a
fire.

Lo! of themselves th' enlivened chessmen move.
--Cowley.

2. To give spirit or vivacity to; to make sprightly, gay, or
cheerful; to animate; as, mirth and good humor enliven a
company; enlivening strains of music.

Syn: To animate; rouse; inspire; cheer; encourage; comfort;
exhilarate; inspirit; invigorate.