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Spruce up Meaning in English

expression

ˈspɹus/ /ˈəp
SPROOS-uhp
spɹˈuːs/ /ˈʌp
sPROOS-up

释义

To make something or someone look cleaner, neater, or more attractive, often by improving appearance with cleaning, decorating, or tidying.

用法与细微差别

'Spruce up' is informal and commonly used for quick, visible improvements to appearance (rooms, houses, people, outfits). Often used with 'a bit' or 'a little'. Don’t confuse with 'fix' (repair) or 'decorate' (major changes); 'spruce up' suggests light, fresh touches.

例句

We need to spruce up the living room before guests arrive.

basic

She likes to spruce up her clothes with colorful scarves.

basic

Let’s spruce up the garden this weekend.

basic

He managed to spruce up his old car so it looked brand new.

natural

A little paint can really spruce up the whole place.

natural

I like to spruce up my desk whenever I get bored with it.

natural