[with obj.]revive (someone) from unconsciousness or apparent death 使苏醒,使复活 an ambulance crew tried to resuscitate him. 救护车医护人员试图使他醒过来。 ■(figurative)make (something such as an idea or enterprise) active or vigorous again (喻)使(想法,事业等)复苏 measures to resuscitate the ailing Japanese economy. 恢复重病缠身的日本经济的举措。