perking
US /ˈpɜːrkɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɜːkɪŋ/
動詞
1.
振作, 活躍起來, 提神
to become more cheerful, lively, or energetic
範例:
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The coffee is perking up the whole office.
咖啡正在讓整個辦公室活躍起來。
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Her spirits started perking up after she heard the good news.
聽到好消息後，她的精神開始振作起來。
2.
煮咖啡, 沖咖啡
to make coffee in a percolator
範例:
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The smell of coffee perking filled the kitchen.
咖啡煮沸的香味瀰漫了廚房。
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She was perking the coffee for breakfast.
她正在煮咖啡做早餐。
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