09身体健康与精神状态篇

第9篇身体健康与精神状态1 身体健康1.1 in good/perfect/excellent health【英语解释】be generally healthy【中文解释】身体好，身体健康The hostages arrived back in Britain yesterday, tired but otherwise in good health.My grandmother remained in excellent health until she was in her nineties.He seemed to be in good health.I am keeping in very good health.1.2 in rude health【英语解释】looking or feeling very healthy【中文解释】非常健康，十分健壮You look well, I might say in rude health.1.3 in the best of health【英语解释】very healthy【中文解释】非常健康.Bill is in the best of health. He eats well and exercises.I haven’t been in the best of health. I think I have the flu.1.4 in the pink (of condition/ health)【英语解释】in very good health or excellent physical condition【中文解释】气色好，身体状况良好，健康状况非常好，非常健康；情绪非常好，感觉良好，精力充沛The dog that won the competition was in the pink of condition.When she came back from the winter vacation, she was in the pink of condition.By exercising every day he kept himself in the pink of health.The garden is lovely. All the flowers are in the pink of condition.Jane has to exercise hard to get into the pink of condition.I’d like to be in the pink, but I don’t have the time.How am I? I’m in the pink!My grandmother’s in the pink at the moment.I feel like I’m in the pink ever since I started going to the health club again.The garden is lovely. All the f lowers are in the pink of condition.Jane has to exercise hard to get into the pink of condition.I’d like to be in the pink,but I don’t have the time.The children are looked in the pink after their holiday.If a person who is more than sixty is still in the pink, you bet he’s free of all worries.A: Sandra! I haven’t seen you for ages! How have you been doing?B: Great! I finally got rid of that damn insomnia, and now I’m sleeping really well.A: You certainly are looking in the pink of health!A: You should really come with us on this summer camp.B: Why? There are plenty of things to do around here.A: Well, you’ve been feeling really tired and out of shape lately, and this camp cold be just what you need t o get you back in the pink of health!1.5 in fine/ high/ good/ full feather【英语解释】in good humor; in good health【中文解释】健康状况良好，身强力壮Hello, John. You appear to be in fine feather.Of course I’m in fine feather. I get lots of sleep.Good food and lots of sleep put me into fine featherHe is over 80, but he is still in fine feather.A: Where are you off to, Nick?B: There’s a party at old Mr Smith’s house. Why don’t you came along? There’s been lots of food and wine, perfect for putting you in fine feather!A: What’s wrong with you, Cindy? You look like a wreck!B: I haven’t been s leeping much these last few days because of all the pressure at work.A: You should really take a day off and get some rest, that’ll put you back in fine feather again.1.6 in condition【英语解释】in good health【中文解释】健康状况好，身体条件适合People who take part in sports must keep in condition.Walk to work every day and you’ll soon be back in condition.Bob exercises frequently, so he’s in condition.He’s in excellent condition for a man of his age.1.7 get (yourself) (back) into shape【英语解释】take exercise, eat healthy food, etc . in order to become physically fit【中文解释】强身健体；使恢复体形/健康After she had the baby, she started swimming every day to get back into shape.I’m not healthy. I have to try to get into shape.You have to make an effort to get into good shape.1.8 in good shape; stay/ keep in shape【英语解释】in a good or bad state of health or physical fitness【中文解释】健康状况良好，身体健康；（保持）好的体形The athlete exercised to keep himself in good shape.Mary is in good condition. She works hard to keep healthy.You look wonderful, ann. How do you keep in shape?She goes jogging every day to keep in shape.He’s in good shape for a man of his age.She goes to the gym three times a week to stay in shape.If I were in shape, I could run faster and farther.You’ll never be in shape until you eat less and take more exercise.Though she is very old, she is in good shape.A: Have you seen Jim?B: He went to the gym about a couple of hours ago.A: That guy will do anything to get in shape! When is he going to realise that unless he stops eating ice-cream every day he’ll never lose weight?A: Come on, come and play tennis with me! You’ll love it!B: All that running around on a small court to chase a little yellow ball? No thanks. I don’t know what you see in it.A: It’s fun! And it’s great for keeping me in shape, too.A: Before we play again, I’m going to buy a good tennis racket.B: Your shoes aren’t in very good shape either.1.9 in fine/ good fettle【英语解释】healthy, in good condition【中文解释】健康的，强健的，身心俱佳，状况良好I’ve been a bit ill recently, but I’m in fine fettle now.Your lawn looks in good fettle.He was ill when I saw him last but he seems in fine fettle now.After ten hours’ sleep and a good long run, I was in fine fettle.1.10 be/ keep/ stay in fit and trim [BrE];【英语解释】be/ remain fit and healthy; be slim and in good physical shape【中文解释】身体健康；状态不错，身体状态不错；健美，保持较好的形态For a man of his age he keeps in good trim.Jean tried to keep herself fit and trim at all times.For some people, keeping fit and trim requires time, effort, and self-discipline.A: Where are you going, Jane? Out running again? What is it with you and exercise?B: Just trying to keep fit and trim! Besides, I love the outside air.A: Ah, holiday at last! I thought they would never come!B: Yes, I think I’m just going to sit in front of the TV for two months and eat junk food.A: Not me! I have to stay fit and trim—I’ve got the athletics competition in a few months!1.11 have a strong/good etc constitution【英语解释】have the ability of your body to fight disease and illness【中文解释】体质强壮She’s got a strong constitution—she’ll recover in no time.1.12 be the picture of health【英语解释】used to say that sb looks very healthy【中文解释】…看起来很健康Her children were well cared for and the picture of heath.The baby lay in her father’s arms, a picture of health and contentment.In spite of all her complaints, Jilly looked the picture of health.The doctor says I am the picture of health.1.13 be/ feel a hundred per cent【英语解释】be well【中文解释】健康的，完全康复I’m still not really feeling a hundred per cent.1.14 be/ feel look/ yourself (again)【英语解释】be in a normal state of body and mind, not influenced by other people【中文解释】觉得身体/精神状态正常，身心自在，怡然自得，显得自然；觉得/看上去恢复了健康After such a long illness, it’s goo d to be myself again.I’m sorry that I lost my temper. I think I’m myself again now.It’s good to see that Mandy’s herself again.It wasn’t until six months after my husband’s death that I started to feel myself again.He has been seriously ill, but he’s beginning to look himself again now.That’s better. You look more like yourself again.I’m beginning to feel myself again now though I had a bad time when I was ill.One needs space to be oneself.OK, Ann, when it’s your turn, speak clearly and confidently about your qualifications for the job, but most of all, just relax and be yourself.I needed space to be myself.He looks more himself this morning. His temperature’s come right down.1.15 (as)fit as a fiddle/ flea【英语解释】completely healthy; in very good physical condition; very fit and healthy【中文解释】身体非常健康，身体好极了，壮得像头牛，精神焕发，状态很好eDon’t worry—I’ll be as fit as a fiddle again by next week.After our walking holiday, I came back feeling fit as a fiddle.She’s 86, but as fit as a fiddle.I’m as fit as a fiddle, I’m never ill, I have an iron constitution.The doctor pronounced my husband fit as a fiddle.He was fit as a fiddle when he came back from his holiday.I’m fit as a fiddle. This exercise makes me feel younger than ever.I felt as fit as a fiddle after my walking holiday.What do you mean I’m too sick to work? I’m as fit as a fiddle.The doctor pronounced my husband fit as a fiddle.Tom used to be fit as a fiddle. Look at him now!My grandfather is 93 years old and he’s as fit as a fiddle. He still walks a mile every day.She says she’ll be as fit as a fiddle in a few weeks’ time.The professor is as fit as a fiddle even in her late sixties.A: Harry! How have you been? I haven’t seen you in ages.B: I’m fit as a fiddle. This exercise program I’m fol lowing is terrific.A: A: Hi, Andrew! I heard you were sick recently? How are you feeling?B: Oh, I had a bit of a cold, but I’m out of that now. Fit as a fiddle again!A: Do you really think you can beat me? You don’t look like you’re in shape.B: Me? I’m as fit as a fiddle! I bet I’ll lap you at least twice, you slow coach!A: I wouldn’t count on it… let’s go!1.16 (as) strong as an ox; (as) strong as a horse; (as) strong as a lion【英语解释】very strong【中文解释】健壮如牛，强壮的；力气特别大Tom lifts weights and is as strong as an ox.Now that Ann has recovered from her illness, she’s strong as an ox.My brother is as strong as an ox. He’s been sick for three weeks but now he’s back at work and doing even more work than ever. He’s got a really good constitution.When you’re ready to move out of your apartment, get Herman to help you carry all the things. He’s as strong as an ox. That guy is as strong as an ox. He pulled the car out of the mud single-handed.You can never hope to beat him. He’s strong as an ox.Tim is as strong as an ox, and just as stupid, too.I’m strong as an ox. I never get sick.See if you can get Melissa to help us move our furniture. She’s as strong as a lion.The football player was strong as a lion.A: My car broke down; it’s sitting out on the street.B: Get Linda to help you push it; she’s as strong as a horse.The athlete was strong as a horse. He could lift his own weight with just one hand.1.17 (as) tough/ hard as nails/ old boots/ iron/ rock【英语解释】very strong【中文解释】（身体）很强壮，很硬朗，结实的，很皮实Bob is really tough as nails.After a summer of work in the country, Jack was as hard as nails.There’s no need to worry about me. I’m as tough as old boots. I’ll be back at work in a day or two.She’s almost 90 but she’s still as tough as old boots.Phil broke his leg but he’s as tough as old boots. He went to work the next day!She’s almost 90 but she’s still as tough as nails.Don’t worry, she’ll soon recover. She’s tough as old boots.My brother broke his leg, but that didn’t stop him working in the factory. He’s as tough as an old boots.1.18 as right as rain【英语解释】completely healthy, especially after an illness; in excellent health or condition【中文解释】非常健康的，健康状态极佳；（身体上）相当舒服；完全正常After my massage treatment I’m as right as rain. There’s no pain at all.I went to see Louise. She says she’ll be as right as rain in a week or two. The doctor is happy with her progress.The doctor says I’ll be as right as rain in a couple of days.Take this medicine and you’ll soon feel as right as rain again.Ann has got over the flu. She’s as right as rain now.Jane’s been ill, but she’s as right as rain now.Get lots of fresh air and rest and you’ll soon be feeling as right as rain again.You’ve got a mild case of food poisoning, but don’t worry—you’ll be right as rain in a couple of days.I called to see my grandmother, thinking she was ill, but she was (as) right as rain!1.19 (as)sound as a bell【英语解释】in perfect condition【中文解释】十分健康；状况极佳E ven at the age of 80 the old man’s heart was as sound as a bell.You’re as sound as a bell. There’s absolutely nothing to worry about.There’s nothing wrong with her. She’s been examined and she’s sound as a bell.1.20 straight/stiff as a ramrod【英语解释】keep a straight back and look very serious【中文解释】腰板硬朗，异常精神He may be 82, but the old general still has a back as straight/stiff as a ramrod.When my grandfather invited us for dinner, he used to sit straight as a ramrod at the head of the table.1.21 fighting fit【英语解释】be very/extremely healthy and full of energy【中文解释】十分/非常健康，身体状况非常好；精力充沛I feel really fighting fit.After my holiday, I feel fighting fit.I’m looking forward to getting into some of the big projects.Hello, John. You are looking fighting fit these days. I think you’ve lost weight. Are you training at the gym?1.22 feel fit【中文解释】（感觉）精力很好，身体很棒If you want to feel fit, you must eat the proper food and get enough rest.I hope I still feel fit when I get old.A: You want to race me around the lake, Grandpa? But you’re over 60!B: Age means nothing, my young friend! I’m still feeling fit—I think you’re just scared I’ll beat you!A: Oh, really? Right then, come on!A: (Groan!) I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night! I think I’m going to feel groggy all day.B: Well I’m feeling really fit this morning! I think I might go off for a morning jog before breakfast, see you later!A: Yeah, whatever (groan).1.23 fell / look like a million dollars/bucks/ a millionaire【英语解释】feel or look very well【中文解释】感觉/看起来很精神，看上去（精神/身体）好极了，自我感觉良好；显得容光焕发，健康和精神处于极好状态，感觉好极了Wow! You look like a million dollars tonight.Phil had been in poor health for a long time, but he came back from his Florida vacation looking like a million dollars.It’s good to see you both again. Jake, you look like a million dollars.What a beautiful day! It makes you feel like a million.Oh, Sally, you look like a million dollars.Your new hairdo looks like a million dollars.I had been in poor health for a long time, but I came back from my Florida vacation feeling like a million dollars.Since I started jogging every day I feel like a million dollars.Phil had been in poor health for a long time, but he came back from his Florida vacation looking like a million dollars.With her new evening dress and upswept hair style, June looked like a million dollars.Whenever I get to bed early, I wake up feeling like a million.He had a headache yesterday but feels like a million dollars today.A quick swim in the morning makes me feel like a million dollars.A: I really recommend you go for a run in the morning, Adam.B: Why? I’d just be dead tired for the rest of the day.A: On the contrary! It really refreshes you and gets you ready to attack the day. I always feel like a million dollars afterwards, like I could take on anything!A: why are you looking so cheerful?B: Well, I got a letter saying I won that competition last week, I’v e just started holidays, and I finally got rid of that damn cold! A: You must be feeling like a million dollars!A: How are you feeling today?B: Like a millionaire!1.24 feel like a new person/ man/ woman【英语解释】feel refreshed and renewed, especially after getting well or getting dressed up【中文解释】感觉（自己）像换了一个人（优指恢复健康或打扮后），觉得健康恢复了，觉得精神/元气完全恢复了I bought a new suit, and now I feel like a new person.Bob felt like a new person when he got out of the hospital.Take one of these tablets every morning and you’ll soon feel like a new man.As soon as I started in my new job I felt like a new woman.1.25 be going strong【英语解释】continue to be healthy or active, even after a long time【中文解释】（长时间后）精力充沛，保持健康，还挺硬朗My grandmother is 90 and still going strong.She’s 91 years old and still going strong.1.26 be doing well【英语解释】be getting healthier after an illness; be in good health after a birth【中文解释】（病后）康复，恢复良好，（病人健康）进展情况良好；（产后）平安，健康The operation was successful and the patient is doing well.Mother is doing well after her operation.1.27 get well【中文解释】恢复健康Ann had a cold for a week, and then she got well.Hurry up and get well!1.28 be alive and well/ kicking【英语解释】be very healthy and active; still existing and strong or active【中文解释】活着的，健在，活得好好的；健康愉快生龙活虎的，生气勃勃的，健健康康的，强健的，活蹦乱跳的，活跃的I was glad to hear you’re alive and well.She is reported to be alive and well and living in South America.Their grandfather was 80 years old but he was very much alive and well.The old prejudices were still very much alive and kicking.The salmon was alive and kicking when it was dragged out of the river.The last time I saw Tom, he was alive and well.I haven’t seen Ben in a long time. I wonder if he’s still alive and kicking.Mr. Spry is an amazing old man, still alive and kicking at ninety five.A:Hi, lem. How are you these days?B: Alive and kicking .A:: How is Bill?B: Oh, he’s alive and kicking.A: Is your grandfather still alive?B: Alive and kicking, I’m glad to sa y.A: How’s your father nowadays?B: Oh, still alive and kicking.A: What can I do for you?B: I want to buy some alive and kicking fish.A: Hey, Pat! Haven’t seen you for a while, how are you?B: Not so bad—alive and well! How about you?A: John! I heard that your brother was in hospital recently—how is he doing?B: Yes, he was in the hospital for a few days, but he’s fully recuperated now, and back at work.A: So he’s still alive and kicking, eh?A: How's everything with you/going？B: Well, I'm still alive and kicking. /So far so good.1.29 hale and hearty【英语解释】(of an old person) strong, active and healthy【中文解释】精神矍铄，老当益壮，硬朗的，健壮的，意气风发，精神焕发，气色很好，身体健康Doesn’t Ann look hale and hearty?I don’t fee l hale and hearty. I’m really tired.He’s very hale and hearty for a man of 75.She was still hale and hearty in her nineties.My grandmother is still hale and hearty at the age of ninety.In spite of old age, Mr Lin is still hale and hearty.A: Tell me, how’s Angela going? I haven’t seen her fo r years!B: She looked hale and hearty—she still plays tennis all the time.A: That girl’s been exercising ever since she could walk!A: What’s wrong?B: I’m not feeling too well; maybe it was all that cake!A: Yes, it probably was. Why don’t you have a good rest, and then you’ll fee l hale and hearty again.1.30 the all-clear; in the clear【英语解释】if doctor gives sb the all-clear, they tell the person that he/she does not have any health problems【中文解释】没有疾病的；完全健康1.31 a fresh complexion【英语解释】healthy-looking skin on your face【中文解释】（脸上的）好气色1.32 hold up【英语解释】remain strong and not become weaker【中文解释】保持强壮His physical condition held up remarkable well.1.33 set sb up (for)【英语解释】make you feel healthy and full of energy【中文解释】使…更健康/ 强壮/ 活泼等，使…精力旺盛；使…恢复健康，使…恢复精神A good breakfast will set you up for the day.Take a holiday in the mountains. The fresh air will set you up and you’ll feel much better.The break from work really set me up for the new year.1.34 tone up【英语解释】make your body or part of your body feel healthier and stronger【中文解释】使…更健康/强健Aerobics really tones up your muscles.Massage will help to tone up loose skin under the chin.Swimming is the best way to tone up your body.I’d like to tone up my hips, thighs, and stomach.I’ve been trying to tone up at a health club.1.35 there’s nothing the matter with sb【英语解释】used to say that sb is not ill or upset【中文解释】没生病1.36 put the roses back in up your cheeks【英语解释】make sb look healthy again【中文解释】使…脸色恢复红润；使…恢复健康的容貌A week in the countryside will put the roses back in your cheeks.1.37 give sb a clean bill of health；get/ have a clean bill of health【英语解释】a favourable report on the health of a person; a report that says sb is healthy or sth is in good condition 【中文解释】（医生）保证健康；（被医生宣告）身体健康；健康证明，合格证明；机器/建筑物的安全证明The port authorities gave the ship a clean bill of health.Our boat was given a clean bill of health, so we set out to cross the sea.I had hoped to be given a clean bill of health, but there was something wrong with my blood test results.My doctor gave me a clean bill of health at my annual physical check-up last week.My father’s heart attack was a great shock to us. He had just been given a clean bill of health by his doctor.I’m sorry, Mr. Kent, I can’t give you a completely clean bill of health unless you let me take a few x-rays.I’m sure there’s nothing wrong with me. I got a clean bill of health from my doctor just last month.Sally got a clean bill of health from the doctor.Now that sally has a clean bill of health, she can go back to work.Everyone has to go for a medical check-up. After receiving a clean bill of health, each person can then be processed for entry into the army.Dad’s fine now. he got a clean bill of health from the doctor.The doctor’s given her a clean bill of health.I’ve been off work but I’ve got a clean bill health now.The doctor gave Sally a clean bill of health.Sally got a clean bill of health from the doctor.Now that Sally has a clean bill of health, she can go back to work.Inspectors gave the factory a clean bill of health.2 精神与充满活力2.1 come alive【英语解释】(of a person) show interest in sth and become excited about it【中文解释】兴致勃勃，精神起来，精神为之一振，有了兴趣，来了劲头，活跃起来，充满活力It was as if she came alive when she sat down at the piano.When Mr Green mentioned money, they came alive.She came alive as she talked about her job.2.2 full of beans/ life; be full of energy; be bursting with energy【英语解释】having a lot of energy; cheerful and active【中文解释】精力充沛，精神饱满，活力充沛，朝气蓬勃，生机勃勃，生龙活虎，充满活力The children are full of life this morning.Jane seemed young and full of life.Before the accident he had been a cheerful, confident man, full of life.Stephen was a normal boy of seven, full of life and fun.Our children seldom get sick. They’re always full of beans.I’ve never known a boy to be so full of beans. He runs around laughing and playing all day long.Grandpa shouldn’t be going mountain climbing with the kids. Sometimes I think he’s too full of beans for his own good. When Galileo insisted that the earth revolved around the sun, everybody said that he was full of beans.If he said that, it only proves he’s full of beans.The children tire their granny out. They’re always so full of beans.He seems to be full of beans this morning—you can hardly keep him quiet.Joan was ill last year, but she’s full of beans now.It’s the kids’ party today and they’re full of beans.Your youngest child is full of beans. He can’t sit still for a minute. He’s always running around.She has been working around the clock on her dissertation for three days. And she is still full of beans.Ray is certainly full of beans again after his illness.I wish I was one of those people who are full of beans first time in her life.A: How are you?B: full of beans.William raced up the stairs, full of energy and excitement.You have to be bursting with energy and health to do the top jobs, so they usually go to younger men.2.3 (as) fresh as a daisy/ rose; (as) fresh as (new) paint【英语解释】not tired and ready to do things; very fresh【中文解释】精神焕发，精神饱满的，精力充沛，精神十足I managed to sleep on the plane and arrived feeling as fresh as a daisy.He woke up fresh as a daisy after his long sleep.She looked fresh as a daisy after her short sleep.Even when it’s so hot, she looks as fresh as a daisy. How does she do it?In spite of the dance last night, Mary looks as fresh as paint this morning.They see him emerge from the carriage, after a long journey, fresh as a rose.The morning dew was as fresh as a daisy.Sally was fresh as a daisy and cheerful as could be.Pete is in top condition. He was as fresh as a daisy even after climbing. Mt. Taishan.It’s hard to believe you stayed up all night studying. You look fresh as a daisy.Me tired? Whaddya me an? I’m fresh as a daisy.2.4 up and coming; like a battery-run toy【英语解释】very eagerly and with a lot of energy【中文解释】精力旺盛的，生气勃勃的，干劲十足的，活跃的；上进的，进取的，积极的；忙碌的Tom has been up and coming for quite some time now. He should get a promotion fairly soon.She says he’s got a very good reputation as one of the up and coming doctors.Jane is a hard worker—really up-and-coming.Bob is also an up-and-coming youngster who is going to become well known.If the party’s supporters had been up-and-coming, the party’s looses would not have been so great.I hate just sitting about. I’d much rather be up and coming.He goes on and on like a battery-run toy, never stopping to take a rest.2.5 bright eyed and bushy tailed【英语解释】be active and ready to do things【中文解释】精神焕发随时可以做事情了；活泼的，活跃的After only three days in bed she was bright eyed and bushy tailed. She wanted to go back to work!I expected him to still be resting in bed after the operation but he was sitting in a chair all bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready to receive visitors and argue with them.She appeared at the top of the stairs, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to start the day.I am awake, but I am hardly bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.2.6 (come on)like gangbusters【英语解释】(begin to do sth ) very eagerly and with a lot of energy【中文解释】非常热情起劲地（开始做）；精力充沛，充满活力，热情洋溢You can’t come on like gangbusters with women— be more subtle!At the time, we were spending money like gangbusters.2.7 with (great) gusto【英语解释】with a lot of eagerness and energy【中文解释】精力充沛地；兴致勃勃地Jane always sang hymns with great gusto.He started painting with great gusto.The hungry boy ate his dinner with gusto.2.8 feel your oats【英语解释】feel full of energy; be in an energetic and lively mood and act accordingly【中文解释】精力充沛，精神饱满The horses were really feeling their oats that day. I was able to finish plowing the field in record time.My husband must have been feeling his oats today. He usually doesn’t play ball so long with the children.Ralph must be feeling his oats today. I’ve never heard him disagree with the boss like that before.I’d like to take that guy down a notch or two. He’s been feeling his oats a bit too often lately.By the end of the nineteenth century, America was like a strong but as yet ill-formed youth just beginning to feel his oats. When they first got to camp, the boys were feeling their oats.I thought I’d be too tired to do anything more than lie about, but I’m beginning to feel my oats already.2.9 get your second wind【英语解释】become more active or productive (after starting off slowly)【中文解释】调整好呼吸，恢复正常的呼吸；变得更加活跃，精力更加旺盛，精神焕发，重新振作John was having a hard time running until he got his second wind.Bill had to quit the race because he never got his second wind.“At last,” thought Ann, “I have my second wind. Now I can really swim fast.John was having a hard time running until he got his second wind.Bill had to quit the race because he never got his second wind.I usually get my second wind early in the afternoon.Mary is a better worker now that she has her second wind.Candice was feeling tired until 3:00 P. M, when suddenly she felt fine, like she was on her second wind.Raymond felt sluggish during the first half of the championship match, but then he got his second wind and scored the winning goal.A: It’s late. Why don’t you go home and finish this tomorrow?B: It’s all right. I just got a second wind,so I’ll just finish it up tonight.2.10 get sb/ yourself going【英语解释】stimulate sb/ yourself into action【中文解释】让迅速进入工作状态，使保持充沛的精力There’s nothing like a good cup of coffee to get me going in the morning.Charlie likes to jog every morning to get himself going.2.11 (a)new lease on life [BrE]; (a) new lease on life [AmE]【英语解释】the ability to be happy, active, and successful again, especially after being weak or tired【中文解释】重获新生，重新振作起来，精神焕发，生气勃勃Getting the job offer was lease on life.When I got out of the hospital, I felt as if I had a new lease on life.That long holiday has given me a new lease of life.2.12 put lead in your pencil【英语解释】make you full of more energy【中文解释】吃/喝了保你精力充沛，吃/喝了壮阳Drink some more of this, boy! It’ll put lead in your pencil!Go on, eat some oysters. They’ll put lead in your pencil!2.13 feel (like) a new man/ woman【英语解释】feel much healthier and have a lot more energy than before【中文解释】感觉（好像）脱胎换骨；觉得像换了个人似的2.14 be/ get fired up【英语解释】be excited and eager【中文解释】情绪高昂We’ve got to get fired up for this game or we have no hope of winning.Brown was fired up about being back on the field again after his injury.By the end of the meeting the sales team were all fired up and eager to start selling.2.15 liven up。