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.
权威例句
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.
2. His remarks always vivify an otherwise dull story.