to sit up
[phrase form: sit]
01
坐起来, 起身
to change one's position from a lying position into an upright one
例子
The patient in the hospital bed struggled to sit up after the surgery.
医院病床上的病人在手术后挣扎着坐起来。
02
熬夜, 保持清醒
to stay awake beyond the usual or expected time
例子
He often sits up reading a good book until the early hours of the morning.
他经常熬夜读一本好书直到凌晨。
03
坐起来, 扶起
to help a person to move from a reclined position to a seated one
例子
After the surgery, it took some assistance for him to sit up and eat his meal comfortably.
手术后，需要一些帮助才能让他坐起来舒适地吃饭。
04
注意, 表现出兴趣
to pay attention or show interest, especially in a particular topic or conversation
例子
She began to sit up when the conversation turned to topics related to her favorite hobby.
当谈话转向与她最喜欢的爱好相关的话题时，她开始坐直了身子。
