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Soup up Meaning in English

expression

ˈsup/ /ˈəp
SOOP-uhp
sˈuːp/ /ˈʌp
SOOP-up

释义

To modify something, especially a car or machine, to make it more powerful, faster, or better performing.

用法与细微差别

Informal, common in American English. Most often used for cars (‘souped-up car’), but can refer to any machine enhanced for performance. Not used for food, despite ‘soup’ in the phrase. Synonymous with ‘hot up’ (UK).

例句

He wants to soup up his car to make it faster.

basic

They decided to soup up the old computer instead of buying a new one.

basic

Can you soup up this engine?

basic

I love how he souped up his bike—it looks awesome now.

natural

After you soup up the stereo, the sound is way better.

natural

My cousin always finds ways to soup up his gadgets.

natural