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Spruced Meaning in English

word · lemma: spruce

ˈspɹust
SPROOST
spɹˈuːst
sPROOST

释义

Made neat, tidy, or more attractive, especially by dressing up or adding decorations.

用法与细微差别

Usually used as 'spruced up', meaning improved appearance. Often describes people, but also rooms or places. Informal tone. A common phrase: 'He spruced himself up.' Not related to the spruce tree.

例句

He spruced himself up before the party.

basic

The lobby was spruced up with new flowers.

basic

She spruced her desk to make it look nicer.

basic

You really spruced up for this meeting!

natural

After months of neglect, the yard was finally spruced up.

natural

I barely recognized him—he was all spruced up for the interview.

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