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单词 pep
释义
pep
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n

Pep is a high spirited kind of energy. It takes a lot of pep (and pom-poms) to be a cheerleader.
Watching a school play in which the actors are full of pep is a lot more fun than seeing lethargic performers halfheartedly go through the motions. After a good night's sleep and a cup of tea, you might have plenty of pep to start your day — but it might take your older sister longer to truly wake up. Pep first appeared in 1912, as a shortened form of pepper, which once meant "moxie" or "gusto."
WORD FAMILY
pep: pepped, pepping, peppy, peps+/peppy: peppier, peppiest, peppily, peppiness
USAGE EXAMPLES
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is "arriving at the end" of his career and will not be coaching at 65.
BBC(Jan 02, 2017)
The other guide’s pep talk reduced to three sentences.
The Guardian(Dec 28, 2016)
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says it will be difficult for his side to keep up with Premier League leaders Chelsea in the title race.
BBC(Dec 26, 2016)
n liveliness and energy
this tonic is guaranteed to give you more pep
Syn|Hyper
ginger, peppiness
life, liveliness, spirit, sprightliness
animation and energy in action or expression
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