late 14c., from Old French vivifier "come alive; give life to" (12c.), from Late Latin vivificare "make alive, restore to life," from vivificus "enlivening," from Latin vivus "alive" (see vivid) + root of facere "to make" (see factitious). Vivificate in same sense is recorded from early 15c.
双语例句
1. Frank's remarks always vivify an otherwise dull story.
弗兰克的评语总能让乏味的故事生动起来.
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2. His remarks always vivify an otherwise dull story.