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enthusiastic是什么意思

enthusiastic

英 [ɪn,θjuːzɪ'æstɪk; en-] 美 [ɪn,θuzɪ'æstɪk]
  • adj. 热情的;热心的;狂热的

英文词源


enthusiastic (adj.)
c. 1600, "pertaining to possession by a deity," from Greek enthousiastikos "inspired," from enthousiazein "be possessed or inspired by a god" (see enthusiasm). Meaning "pertaining to irrational delusion in religion" is from 1690s. The main modern sense, in reference to feelings or persons, "intensely eager, rapturous," is from 1786. Related: Enthusiastically.

双语例句


1. Bob Dole seemed less than enthusiastic about the proposed move.
鲍勃·多尔似乎对提议的这项行动不太感兴趣。

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2. The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose.
教师们很热情并且很有决心。

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3. Enthusiastic applause lent a sense of occasion to the proceedings.
热烈的掌声给活动平添了几分隆重的色彩。

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4. Her greeting was less than enthusiastic.
她的问候一点都不热情。

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5. Prince continued his enthusiastic gyrations on stage.
王子继续在舞台上充满激情地旋转。

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