Definition
to become better or more interesting
改善；变好
The girl's mood perked up immediately when she received her scholarship.
这个女孩收到奖学金后，心情立刻好转了。
The dish really perked up after adding some spices.
这道菜加了香料后，味道真的变得更好了。
He seemed a bit down, but his spirits perked up with his friend's jokes.
他看起来有点低落，但朋友的笑话让他的情绪好转了。