perk
UK [pɜ:k] US [pɝ:k] noun countable informal
■an advantage or extra thing, such as money or goods, which you are given because of your job （因工作而享有的）补贴，津贴，额外待遇•A company car and a mobile phone are some of the perks that come with the job.这份工作的一些额外待遇包括配备公司车和行动电话。 ■an advantage 好处，有利条件•Having such easy access to some of the best cinema and theatre is one of the perks of living in Sydney.一些最好的电影院和剧院就近在咫尺，是在雪梨生活所能享受的便利之一。
UK [pɜ:k] US [pɝ:k] verb intransitive or transitive informal
■(to cause a liquid, especially coffee) to percolate （使）渗滤
UK [pɜ:k] US [pɝ:k] verb intransitive or transitive informal
Phrasal Verbs [M] perk (sb) up
■to become or cause someone to become happier, more energetic or active （使）（某人）快活起来；（使）（某人）振作起来；（使）（某人）活跃起来•She perked up as soon as I mentioned that Charles was coming to dinner.我一提到查尔斯要来吃晚餐她就精神为之一振。 •He perked up at the news.一听到这消息他精神就振作起来了。 •Would you like a cup of coffee? It might perk you up a bit.你想喝杯咖啡吗？也许能让你提提神。
UK [pɜ:k] US [pɝ:k] verb intransitive or transitive informal
Phrasal Verbs perk up
■to improve or become more exciting 有所改善；有起色；变得更有趣•Share prices perked up slightly before the close of trading.股票价格在收市前稍微涨了一些。 |