burst of energy
burst of energy — noun
1. a short period when you suddenly feel much more active and awake than before, of
a short period when you suddenly feel much more active and awake than before, often after feeling tired or low on energy
Obi felt a sudden burst of energy on the hike and walked much faster.
feel + a sudden burst of energy
A short walk in fresh air gave Aylin a burst of energy for her afternoon tasks.
give + someone + a fresh burst of energy
The team had one last burst of energy and finished the project just before midnight.
Rafael’s burst of energy faded quickly once he sat down at his desk.
Leo summoned a final burst of energy to climb the steepest part of the trail.
- surge of energy
more dramatic, suggests a stronger rush
- energy boost
more informal; often from food, drink, or rest
- second wind
specifically a new burst of energy after feeling tired during sustained effort
- energy slump
a period of low energy, the opposite experience
- fatigue
the general state that a burst of energy temporarily breaks
文法句型
a burst of energy
possessive + burst of energy
get/have/give/feel + a burst of energy
用法筆記
This phrase always refers to a single, short-lasting increase in energy rather than a general state of being energetic. It most commonly appears with verbs like get, have, give, or feel, and adjectives like sudden, fresh, or final.
常見錯誤
❗ 'I have a burst of energy every morning.' ✅ 'I have a lot of energy every morning.' — 'a burst of energy' refers to one specific short period, not a general daily state.
❗ 'I need a burst of energies to finish this.' ✅ 'I need a burst of energy to finish this.' — energy is uncountable in this phrase.