请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 pick-me-up
释义

pick-me-up


pick-me-up

(pĭk′mē-ŭp′)n. Informal A drink, often an alcoholic beverage, taken as a stimulant or a cure for a hangover.

pick-me-up

n informal a tonic or restorative, esp a special drink taken as a stimulant

pick′-me-up`



n. 1. something, as a drink or snack, taken to restore one's energy or good spirits. 2. any restorative. [1865–70]
Thesaurus
Noun1.pick-me-up - anything with restorative powers; "she needed the pickup that coffee always gave her"pickupcorrective, restorative - a device for treating injury or disease
2.pick-me-up - a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)bracerrestorative, tonic - a medicine that strengthens and invigorates

pick-me-up

noun (Informal) tonic, drink, pick-up (slang), bracer (informal), refreshment, stimulant, shot in the arm (informal), restorative When you need a pick-me-up, try peppermint oil.

pick-me-up

nounInformal. A medicine that restores or increases vigor:restorative, roborant, tonic.Informal: bracer.
Translations

pick-me-up


pick-me-up

Something used to improve a person's mood or level of energy. After a long week, I needed a pick-me-up, so I stopped by the salon to get a pedicure. I was so drowsy on the way to work, so I stopped by the coffee shop for a little pick-me-up.

pick-me-up

n. any food or drink that boosts energy, such as a drink of liquor, candy, soda pop. I can’t finish the day without a little pick-me-up at lunch.

pick-me-up


  • noun

Synonyms for pick-me-up

noun tonic

Synonyms

  • tonic
  • drink
  • pick-up
  • bracer
  • refreshment
  • stimulant
  • shot in the arm
  • restorative

Synonyms for pick-me-up

noun a medicine that restores or increases vigor

Synonyms

  • restorative
  • roborant
  • tonic
  • bracer

Synonyms for pick-me-up

noun anything with restorative powers

Synonyms

  • pickup

Related Words

  • corrective
  • restorative

noun a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)

Synonyms

  • bracer

Related Words

  • restorative
  • tonic
随便看

 

英语词典包含2567994条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/9/22 10:39:03