mindmap root((生动)) quicken stresses a sudden arousal or renewal of physical, spiritual, or intellectual life or activity especially in something inert: the arrival of spring ~s the earth. renew恢复续约续借 animate emphasizes the imparting of motion or vitality to what was previously deficient in or lacking such a quality: telling details that ~ the family story. enliven suggests a stimulating influence that arouses from dullness or torpidity: ~ed his lecture with humorous anecdotes. vivify implies a freshening or energizing through the imparting or renewal of vitality: her appearance ~ies a weary drawing-room drama.