2PHRASAL VERB-ERG (使)更激烈;(使)更活跃 If you rev something up, or if it revs up, it becomes more intense or more active. (使)更激烈;(使)更活跃 [informal] [Also VERB n PREPOSITION]
The temptation to rev up the arms race with high-tech weapons is especially dangerous. [VERBPREP. noun (not pronoun)]
通过研发高科技武器加速军备竞赛的诱惑尤其危险。
Now he plans to rev up publicity with a regional media campaign. [VERBPREP. noun (not pronoun)]